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Galenia pubescens  (Eckl. & Zeyh.) Druce
Coastal galenia
Galenia pubescens is a perennial herb that is not native to California.
There is a high risk of this plant becoming invasive in California according to Cal-IPC.
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Genus: Galenia
Family: Aizoaceae  
Category: angiosperm  
PLANTS group:Dicot
Jepson eFlora section: eudicot

Communities: weed, characteristic of disturbed places
Name Status:
Accepted by PLANTS
Alternate Names:
iNatAizoon pubescens
POWOAizoon pubescens
Information about  Galenia pubescens from other sources
USDA PLANTS Profile (GAPU80)

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[Wikipedia] Africa Native, Naturalised Elsewhere: Aizoon pubescens (Galenia or Coastal Galenia) is a low-growing perennial herb in the family Aizoaceae.[2][3] It is native to South Africa (Cape Provinces, Free State, and Northern Provinces) and naturalised elsewhere.[1][2] (link added by Mary Ann Machi)


Suggested Citation
Calflora: Information on California plants for education, research and conservation, with data contributed by public and private institutions and individuals. [web application]. 2025. The Calflora Database [a non-profit organization]. Available: https://www.calflora.org/   (Accessed: 05/13/2025).