Huernia hystrix
Family: Apocynaceae
It is a succulent perennial, 3-7 cm tall, occurring in dry rocky scrub. The stems are 9-13 mm in diameter, 5-angled, tubercles tipped with a hard tooth. Flowers 2.5-5 cm in diameter with spreading lobes, covered on the inside with fleshy pointed papillae.
Sowing instructions: Sow seeds in summer in a well drained medium.
Locality: Tugela Ferry. Harvest: July 2024