Twin-leaf pigface facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Twin-leaf pigface |
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Gunniopsis
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zygophylloides
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Gunniopsis zygophylloides, also known as the twin-leaf pigface, is a special type of plant that can store water in its leaves, stems, or roots. These plants are called succulents. It belongs to the iceplant family. This plant grows naturally only in Australia.
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About the Twin-Leaf Pigface
What Does the Twin-Leaf Pigface Look Like?
The twin-leaf pigface is a green shrub that grows up to about 60 centimeters (2 feet) tall. It has green to yellow-green leaves. These leaves are shaped like an egg, wider at the top. They can be up to 58 millimeters (about 2 inches) long and 24 millimeters (about 1 inch) wide.
This plant blooms between July and October. During this time, it produces single green and yellow flowers.
Where Does the Twin-Leaf Pigface Grow?
You can find the twin-leaf pigface in rocky areas. It often grows on hills and places with shale or quartzite rock.
It lives in the north-central parts of South Australia. You can also find it in the southern part of the Northern Territory.
How Was This Plant Discovered?
The twin-leaf pigface was officially named by a botanist (a plant scientist) named Ludwig Diels. He described the plant in 1904. He worked with another scientist, Georg August Pritzel, when he named it.
