Arctopus dregei, commonly known as the Ridged Bearpaw, is a low-growing perennial herb endemic to the Western Cape of South Africa. This species is characterized by its distinctive ridged, leathery leaves and its dioecious nature, with separate male and female plants.
Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Ridged Bearpaw (Arctopus dregei)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Apiales |
| Family | Apiaceae |
| Genus | Arctopus |
| Species | Arctopus dregei |
Similar in genus Arctopus