Zygophyllum stapfii

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Zygophyllum stapfii
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 Dollar Bush
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Habit: Shrub
Height: 4-20 in (10-50cm)
Width:
Lifespan:
Origin: Namib desert
Poisonous:
Exposure: Sun
Water: drought tolerant
Features: Foliage
Hardiness: Frost sensitive
Bloom: Sporadic
USDA Zones: 10-11
Sunset Zones:
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Zygophyllum stapfii. Distinctive species. From Namib desert. Derives moisture from fog/dew condensation, channels to roots. Leaves are flat, round, succulent, and collect windblown sand, which mounds around the plants. Spray of tiny cream flowers appear sporadically.

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