A new pubescent variety of Conophytum from the southern Richtersveld: Conophytum flavum subsp. novicium var. kosiesense.

Scientists have identified and described a new pubescent variety of Conophytum, C. flavum subsp. novicium var. kosiesense, distinguished by its dense layer of trichomes that give the plant a greyish-white appearance, particularly visible under scanning electron microscopy. This discovery, named for the Kosies mountain in the southern Richtersveld, contributes to the understanding of biodiversity in this UNESCO-listed region. The research employed morphological and microscopic analysis to characterize the new taxon, highlighting its unique visual traits.

Young, A. J., & Rodgerson, C. (2017). A new pubescent variety of Conophytum from the southern Richtersveld: Conophytum flavum subsp. novicium var. kosiesense.. Bradleya, 35(35), 159–165. https://doi.org/10.25223/brad.n35.2017.a15