Stats

Lifespan

Perennial

Size

Small

Diet

Photosynthetic

Biome

Arid shrubland

Range

South Africa

Movement

Sessile

Breeding

Seeds

Defense

Toxins

Status

Rare

About

String of Dolphins are a rare and unusual variety of string of pearls. This species is known for its long, thin, and delicate strands that resemble the tails of dolphins. The strands are typically a vibrant shade of blue or green and can grow quite long, sometimes reaching lengths of over 12 inches.

Life cycle

1. 1.
   seed

   A dormant seed waits for water and warmth before germinating.
2. 2.
   sprout

   A first shoot emerges with cotyledon leaves and a tap root reaching down.
3. 3.
   sapling

   A young plant grows true leaves and a stem or trunk, putting on height each season.
4. 4.
   mature

   Fully grown, flowering or fruiting at adult size.

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Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Asterales

Family

Asteraceae