Muiria hortenseae - 2 plants Hamilton shield-shaped and beautifully mottled with

shield-shaped and beautifully mottled with dark green markings

found in the late ecologist

Famously known in South Africa as "Burger's Onion"

during it's growing season

its stem will stop growing and its cephalium (that bristle-coated structure on the apex of the plant) begins to grow

Muiria hortenseae - 2 plants Hamilton shield-shaped and beautifully mottled withOne double headed plant. One Single plant. This charming little dumpling is among the most grand Mesembs. Very closely related to Conophytum, Muiria is a monotypic genus that translates from Latin to mouse head. A large fuzzy cluster of Muiria hortenseae breaking through its egg case in the Spring is among the most impressive sights an Aizoaceae enthusiast can behold. While famously hard to grow in cultivation, they cover South Africas Succulent Karoo