Pachypodium


Pachypodium namaquanum
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Distribution: South Africa: Northern Cape Province: Richtersveld: Northern parts. Namibia: Southern parts.


Synonym: Halfmens (Half human).

Pachypodium namaquanum is usually found on rocky outcroppings and grows in a very hot and dry climate. The plants are very slow growing and the larger plants on the photographs may be a few hundred years old.

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