Species Caralluma lutea
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Etymology of Caralluma:
Caralluma is named from the Arabian qarh alluhum = a flesh wound or abscess; perhaps referring to the erect, fleshy, diffusely branched stem.
Etymology of lutea:
From the Latin lūteus = 'saffron coloured' reffering to a yellow tinged with orange or brown. Typically referring to the flower colour.
Scientific name:
Caralluma lutea N.E. Br.
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Protologue:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 20: t. 1901 (1890)
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Year published:
1890
Observations of Taxon
Caralluma lutea
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Name of observer:
Janet M. Gibson (David)
Date observed:
Date observed unknown
Caralluma lutea
Name of observer:
David Gwynne-Evans (David)
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