Zornia capensis Pers.

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Plants of South Africa
Fabaceae
Zomia capensis Pers.
det. H. J. Venter, 2003
South Africa. Kwazulu Natal. Richards Bay, 3km west of town: 28° 55' S: 32° 5'
E
Coastal grassland on coastal flats, in full sun, in well-drained soil of recent sand.
Native and abundant. Eragrostis curvula, Panicum, Agyrolobium.
Prostrate herb with stems up to 30cm long, very slender. Leaves palmately
compound with 3-4 leaflets, alternate, margins entire. Stipules present Flowers
yellow, within large hairless bracts, very conspicuous. Pods flat 16-18mm long,
breaking into one-seeded segments.
Hendrik J. Venter & A. Venter 10236
01 October 2003
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