Botanical name
Adromischus caryophyllaceusFamily
CrassulaceaeCommon Name
NentabosDescription
Branched succulent plant up to 30cm. Leaves unspotted, oblong, spoon-shaped or oval with rounded edges. Pink flowers are in spikes at the end of long stems; petals are joined to form a narrow green tube flaring out into white, pink or purple lobes that sometimes have darker markings.
Greek: caryophyllon = the clove-pink (with clove-like fragrance)
Habitat
Coastal plains, rocky outcrops
Flower Date
October to March