- Grown for its magnificent silver-white foliage
- Full sun, poor dry soil, spreads.
- Can be burnt to repel mosquitoes.
- Wash used as a deodorant.
- Was used in ceremonies to drive away evil spirits.
Astringent; was used to induce sweating.
Astringent; was used to induce sweating.
Family: Caryophyllaceae
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Frost Hardiness: Hardy in Katoomba
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Country of Origin: Eastern Cape of South Africa
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Common names: African Dream Root, Undlela Ziimhlophe (White Ways/Paths), Ubulawu
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