As promised. These were taken in late-August/early September (ie late winter) a few years ago. If you haven't been there, GO! It is one of the natural wonders of the world. I can recommend Naturetrek, who I went with.
First is Aloe comptonii.
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Succulents in Namaqualand
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Succulents in Namaqualand
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Crassula columnaris
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Mesem. drosanthemum
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Euphorbia caput-medusae
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The rest are unidentified.
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Finally:
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Argyroderma (the big green ones) + Oophytum (the tiny red ones)??
Ever hopeful, trying to grow plants from arid sunny climates in the UK!
Lithops, Haworthia, Adromischus, other south African succulents including Ceropegia and some Crassula.
Lithops, Haworthia, Adromischus, other south African succulents including Ceropegia and some Crassula.
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Beautiful! Looks like Lithops julii ssp fulleri.
Ever hopeful, trying to grow plants from arid sunny climates in the UK!
Lithops, Haworthia, Adromischus, other south African succulents including Ceropegia and some Crassula.
Lithops, Haworthia, Adromischus, other south African succulents including Ceropegia and some Crassula.