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Haworthia ardua n.n. - West of Prince Albert

Haworthia ardua grows on very steep ledges north of the Swartberg, west of Prince Albert. The specific epithet "ardua" means adversity, difficult, steep ... , referring to the habitat being virtually impossible to reach. 

The plants are likely related to Haworthia viridis which is found a couple of km further south. Haworthia ardua is much darker in colour however, almost completely black in habitat.

A plant in cultivation.

Typical habitat on steep ledges.



General view of the area

No formal description yet. Options are still being decided on. Please share your opinion. Updates as more data is studied.

If the plant remains undescribed it will be refered to as Haworthia ardua for ease of communication.


 

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