Glottiphyllum regium

Glottiphyllum regium

A rare species of succulent plant, in the family Aizoaceae. It is known locally as “koeispene” (“cow-nipples” in the Afrikaans language). It is restricted to a small arid area near Calitzdorp in the Western Cape, South Africa.

Common names:
tongue-leaved mesemb (Eng.)
tongblaarvygie, skilpadkos, koeispene (Afr.)