Cotyledon papillaris

This Cotyledon papillaris plant shows the typical branched clump of erect leaves. A low-growing plant, it is one of the smallest Cotyledon species. A couple of last season’s flower stalks are still in position. Blooming had ended around January; the photo was taken in April.

This is one of the succulent plant species of the karoid inland that cause nenta poisoning in livestock. It is possible that most or all plants of the Crassulaceae family play a role in this disease that affects mainly goats, including angoras. The plant is described in the Cotyledon Album on this website (www.gadi.agric.za).