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Benthamiella longifolia

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Leaves 1-1.6mm long, linear, pointed, rather thick and hairless. Flowers clearly visible, ivory-yellow, sessile or on a very short stem, 1-1.5cm long, tubular and dared at right angles to form an almost entire rim with a minute frilly border like a ruff. Argentina, Santa Cruz.

Joint Rock: Joint Rock Awards, Northumberland, 28 March, 2009