Nemesia denticulata
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Toothed aloha
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Summary
Source: WikipediaNemesia denticulata, the toothed aloha, is a species of flowering plant in the genus Nemesia of the figwort family Scrophulariaceae. It is native to the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal provinces of South Africa. A mat‑forming perennial useful for borders, it has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit. The Latin specific epithet denticulata means "slightly toothed", referring to the notched petal edges.
Description
A subtropical mat-forming herb in the Scrophulariaceae family with flowers that have slightly toothed petals.
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Edible Uses
The leaves are eaten.
Distribution
It is a subtropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, Eswatini, Southern Africa, Swaziland,
