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Hoodia sp., Hoodia

Hoodia sp.

Hoodia
Family: Apocynaceae (Formerly:Asclepiadaceae)
Subfamily: Asclepiadoideae
Origin: South Africa
USDA Zone: 10-11?

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Small plant 2-5 ft

Full sun

Dry conditions

Moderate water

Unusual color

Thorny or spiny

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Hoodia is stem succulent, described as "cactiform" because of its remarkable similarity to the unrelated cactus family.

Several species are grown as garden plants, and one species, Hoodia gordonii, is being investigated for use as an appetite suppressant.

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