Hoodia gordonii

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Common Name:

African Cactus

Origin:

Namibia

Description:

Stems to 12″ tall, clumps of many spiny branches. Tan to Burgundy carrion flowers. Stems are eaten as an appetite suppressant by the San people of the Namib. Very low water.

Characteristics:

Temperature: Hardy to 25F if very dry in winter

Full Sun to Part Sun

Extra Chunky

Low Water

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