Calobota linearifolia is a species of plant in the family Fabaceae. It can be found in Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa.
| Calobota linearifolia | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Fabales |
| Family: | Fabaceae |
| Subfamily: | Faboideae |
| Genus: | Calobota |
| Species: | C. linearifolia
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| Binomial name | |
| Calobota linearifolia | |
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Distribution and habitat
editC. linearifolia can be found in Sperrgebiet and surrounds in Namibia, Kgalagadi District in Botswana, and Northern Cape Province in South Africa. It grows on alluvial soils and dunes.[3]
Description
editC. linearifolia is an upright shrub growing to 3 m (9.8 ft) tall. The entire plant is covered with short, silvery grey hairs, and the simple leaves are attached directly to the stems. When flowering, the raceme bears 4-12 yellow flowers. The seed pods are straight and covered with fine hairs.[3]
References
edit- ^ Craven, P. (2004). "Lebeckia dinteri". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2004: e.T46814A11083240. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2004.RLTS.T46814A11083240.en. Retrieved 6 June 2024.
- ^ "Calobota linearifolia (E.Mey.) Boatwr. & B.-E.van Wyk". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 6 June 2024.
- ^ a b Boatwright, J.S. (2013). "Calobota". In Snijman, D.A. (ed.). Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region, Vol. 2: The Extra Cape Flora. Strelitzia. Vol. 30. South African National Biodiversity Institute. p. 385. ISBN 978-1-919976-77-8.
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