Ruschia maxima


Scientific Name: Ruschia maxima (Haw.) L. Bolus
Synonym: Astridia maxima, Mesembryanthemum maximum
Family: Aizoaceae
(Ruschia maxima)
Ruschia maxima at the Huntington Gardens in early July

Origin: Coastal western South Africa (Western Cape: Sandveld area: Clanwilliam)

Growth Habits: Succulent shrub, 1 foot tall (30 cm), leaves up to 2 inches long (5 cm)


Blooming Habits:
Pink flower, up to 0.8 inch in diameter (2 cm)


 

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