Psammophora
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Psammophora is a genus of plant in the family Aizoaceae.
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Psammophora | |
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Psammophora modesta in ǀAi-ǀAis/Richtersveld Transfrontier Park. | |
Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Order: | Caryophyllales |
Family: | Aizoaceae |
Subfamily: | Ruschioideae |
Tribe: | Ruschieae |
Genus: | Psammophora Dinter & Schwantes |
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It contains the following species:
- Psammophora longifolia,L. Bolus
- Psammophora modesta (Dinter & A. Berger) Dinter & Schwantes
- Psammophora nissenii (Dinter) Dinter & Schwantes (type species)
- Psammophora saxicola H.E.K.Hartmann
Plants in this genus are known for their ability to entrap sand (psammophory), possibly offering protection against being eaten, or against high wind abrasion or insolation.[1]