Aloinopsis

Morphological Summary

Genus of succulent plants belonging to the family Aizoaceae, comprising about 12–15 species endemic mainly to southern Africa (Karoo and Namaqualand). They are geophytic winter-growing plants forming compact rosettes with thick, fleshy leaves, often covered in tubercles. They produce large taproot systems to store water and nutrients. The daisy-like flowers are yellow or pink with darker stripes and open only in bright sunlight.