Calobota linearifolia

Calobota linearifolia is a species of plant in the family Fabaceae. It can be found in Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa.

Calobota linearifolia
Conservation status
Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Eudicots
Clade:	Rosids
Order:	Fabales
Family:	Fabaceae
Subfamily:	Faboideae
Genus:	Calobota
Species:	C. linearifolia
Binomial name
Calobota linearifolia (E.Mey.) Boatwr. and B-E.Van Wyk
Synonyms[2]
Lebeckia linearifolia E.Mey. Acanthobotrya linearifolia (E.Mey.) Benth. Lebeckia dinteri Harms

Distribution and habitat

C. linearifolia can be found in Sperrgebiet and surrounds in Namibia, Kgalagadi District in Botswana, and Northern Cape Province in South Africa. It grows on alluvial soils and dunes.^[3]

Description

C. linearifolia is an upright shrub growing to 3 m (9.8 ft) tall. The entire plant is covered with short, silvery grey hairs, and the simple leaves are attached directly to the stems. When flowering, the raceme bears 4-12 yellow flowers. The seed pods are straight and covered with fine hairs.^[3]