Tubers up to 6 cm in diam., dark. Leaves with a floating lamina, lanceolate to oblong, 6-20 cm long and 2-7 cm broad, apex acute to obtuse, base rounded or shortly attenuate. Spikes bifid, many-flowered, up to 6 cm long. Flowers many, scented, dorsally arranged in 2 spreading rows, with the flowers on the one side slightly above those of the other; perianth-segments solitary, oblong to ovate-lanceolate, up to 18 mm long, delicate, white or occasionally pink, accrescent and green in fruit. Stamens 8-16, arranged in a circle, filaments thin, 3 mm long, anthers purple to black. Carpels 2-6 with c.4 ovules in each carpel. Follicles turbinate, c. 1 cm long with a straight beak, 1-4 seeded, seeds 9 mm long, with a spongy outer covering. From: Obermeyer, AA. 1966. Order: Helobiae. In: LE Codd, B De Winter & HB Rycroft (eds). Fl. S. Africa 1: 56-112. BRI & Nat. Bot. Gdns, Pretoria & Cape Town. [https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/item/209551#page/1/mode/1up] [CC BY]
Perennial rhizomatous aquatic. Rhizomes up to 60 mm in diam. Leaves submerged and floating, floating leaves with petioles up to 1 m long; blades lanceolate to oblong, and apex pointed to rounded. Inflorescence of 2 spikes. Flowers arranged loosely in 2 rows on 1 side of each spike; perianth segment lanceolate to oblong, white to pinkish, petal-like, tinged with pink at base, highly scented. Flowering time peaks in Sept. Seeds with single coat, plumule small and partly covered by cotyledon. From: Cilliers, CJ. 2019. Aponogetonaceae. In: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(3): 1632-1633. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Rhizomatous aquatic. Leaves with long slender petioles, floating blades oblong, 60-230 mm long. Inflorescence of 2 spikes on a scape up to 800 mm long. Flowers arranged in 2 rows on one side of each spike, white, with 1 large tepal, scented and edible. From: Snijman, DA. 2013. Aponogetonaceae. In: DA Snijman (ed.), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 2: The Extra Cape flora. Strelitzia 30: 42-42. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Rhizomatous aquatic. Leaves floating, oblong. Flowers distichous, white, with 1 tepal, scented, stamens 8-16. From: Manning, JC; Goldblatt, P. 2012. Aponogetonaceae. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 62-63. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
In ponds, rivers and ditches. From: Obermeyer, AA. 1966. Order: Helobiae. In: LE Codd, B De Winter & HB Rycroft (eds). Fl. S. Africa 1: 56-112. BRI & Nat. Bot. Gdns, Pretoria & Cape Town. [https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/item/209551#page/1/mode/1up] [CC BY]
In sand on sandstone riverbed, also cultivated for waterblommetjiebredie, a local stew. Eastern Fynbos-Renosterveld. From: Cilliers, CJ. 2019. Aponogetonaceae. In: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(3): 1632-1633. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Pools, dams and ditches. From: Snijman, DA. 2013. Aponogetonaceae. In: DA Snijman (ed.), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 2: The Extra Cape flora. Strelitzia 30: 42-42. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Pools and ditches. From: Manning, JC; Goldblatt, P. 2012. Aponogetonaceae. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 62-63. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Common in the winter-rainfall area of the Cape Province and, eastwards, to Plettenberg Bay. Often cultivated in Europe and said to have gone wild in the south of France. From: Obermeyer, AA. 1966. Order: Helobiae. In: LE Codd, B De Winter & HB Rycroft (eds). Fl. S. Africa 1: 56-112. BRI & Nat. Bot. Gdns, Pretoria & Cape Town. [https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/item/209551#page/1/mode/1up] [CC BY]
Bokkeveld Mountains and Tanqua Karoo to SW Cape, Laingsburg and Knysna. From: Snijman, DA. 2013. Aponogetonaceae. In: DA Snijman (ed.), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 2: The Extra Cape flora. Strelitzia 30: 42-42. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Bokkeveld Mtns to Knysna. From: Manning, JC; Goldblatt, P. 2012. Aponogetonaceae. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 62-63. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
July to December
10 to 300 m
This map contains point-based occurrences at different locations
Occurrence in the Flora of Southern Africa (FSA) countries and South African provinces. Residence status indicates if a taxon is indigenous, endemic, naturalised or invasive in a specific region. This data is based on specimen records and literature
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Names and Sources
| Common name | Language | Reference/barcode | Published as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cape asparagus | English | Cilliers, CJ. 2019. Aponogetonaceae. In: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(3): 1632-1633. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. | |
| Cape hawthorn | English | Balsinhas, AA; Engelbrecht, VM; Harding, GB; Joffe, H; Stirton, CH; Wells, MJ. 1986. Catalogue of problem plants in southern Africa, A: Mem. bot. Surv. S. Afr. 53. Mem. Bot. Surv. South Africa 53: 1-658. BRI, Pretoria. | |
| Cape hawthorn | English | Cilliers, CJ. 2019. Aponogetonaceae. In: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(3): 1632-1633. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. | |
| Cape pondweed | English | Cilliers, CJ. 2019. Aponogetonaceae. In: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(3): 1632-1633. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. | |
| Cape pondweed | English | Phillips, EP; Smith, CA; Van Hoepen, E. 1966. Common names of South African plants. Mem. Bot. Surv. South Africa 35: 1-642. Government Printer, Pretoria. | |
| dog-with-two-tails | English | Balsinhas, AA; Engelbrecht, VM; Harding, GB; Joffe, H; Stirton, CH; Wells, MJ. 1986. Catalogue of problem plants in southern Africa, A: Mem. bot. Surv. S. Afr. 53. Mem. Bot. Surv. South Africa 53: 1-658. BRI, Pretoria. | |
| vleikos | Afrikaans | Balsinhas, AA; Engelbrecht, VM; Harding, GB; Joffe, H; Stirton, CH; Wells, MJ. 1986. Catalogue of problem plants in southern Africa, A: Mem. bot. Surv. S. Afr. 53. Mem. Bot. Surv. South Africa 53: 1-658. BRI, Pretoria. | |
| vleikos | Afrikaans | Cilliers, CJ. 2019. Aponogetonaceae. In: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(3): 1632-1633. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. | |
| vleikos | Afrikaans | Phillips, EP; Smith, CA; Van Hoepen, E. 1966. Common names of South African plants. Mem. Bot. Surv. South Africa 35: 1-642. Government Printer, Pretoria. | |
| water onion | English | Cilliers, CJ. 2019. Aponogetonaceae. In: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(3): 1632-1633. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. | |
| waterblom | Afrikaans | Phillips, EP; Smith, CA; Van Hoepen, E. 1966. Common names of South African plants. Mem. Bot. Surv. South Africa 35: 1-642. Government Printer, Pretoria. | |
| waterblommetjie | Afrikaans | Balsinhas, AA; Engelbrecht, VM; Harding, GB; Joffe, H; Stirton, CH; Wells, MJ. 1986. Catalogue of problem plants in southern Africa, A: Mem. bot. Surv. S. Afr. 53. Mem. Bot. Surv. South Africa 53: 1-658. BRI, Pretoria. | |
| waterblommetjie | Afrikaans | Cilliers, CJ. 2019. Aponogetonaceae. In: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(3): 1632-1633. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. | |
| waterblommetjie | Afrikaans | Phillips, EP; Smith, CA; Van Hoepen, E. 1966. Common names of South African plants. Mem. Bot. Surv. South Africa 35: 1-642. Government Printer, Pretoria. | |
| waterblommetjie | Afrikaans | Steyn, HM; Van Rooyen, G. 1999. Cedarberg: Clanwilliam & Biedouw Valley (SA Wildflower Guide 10). | |
| watereendjies | Afrikaans | Phillips, EP; Smith, CA; Van Hoepen, E. 1966. Common names of South African plants. Mem. Bot. Surv. South Africa 35: 1-642. Government Printer, Pretoria. | |
| waterlelie | Afrikaans | Phillips, EP; Smith, CA; Van Hoepen, E. 1966. Common names of South African plants. Mem. Bot. Surv. South Africa 35: 1-642. Government Printer, Pretoria. | |
| wateruintjie | Afrikaans | Balsinhas, AA; Engelbrecht, VM; Harding, GB; Joffe, H; Stirton, CH; Wells, MJ. 1986. Catalogue of problem plants in southern Africa, A: Mem. bot. Surv. S. Afr. 53. Mem. Bot. Surv. South Africa 53: 1-658. BRI, Pretoria. | |
| wateruintjie | Afrikaans | Cilliers, CJ. 2019. Aponogetonaceae. In: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(3): 1632-1633. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. | |
| wateruintjie | Afrikaans | Phillips, EP; Smith, CA; Van Hoepen, E. 1966. Common names of South African plants. Mem. Bot. Surv. South Africa 35: 1-642. Government Printer, Pretoria. | |
| wateruintjie | Afrikaans | Steyn, HM; Van Rooyen, G. 1999. Cedarberg: Clanwilliam & Biedouw Valley (SA Wildflower Guide 10). | |
| watervygen | Afrikaans | Cilliers, CJ. 2019. Aponogetonaceae. In: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(3): 1632-1633. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. |
Classification
KINGDOM Plantae
SUBKINGDOM Phanerogamae
PHYLUM Anthophyta
ORDER Alismatales
FAMILY Aponogetonaceae
GENUS Aponogeton
SPECIES distachyos
230 results for Aponogeton distachyos L.f.
Year
Barcode: LNBG$0000393-0 Collector(s) & number: Kluge, JP, 2749 | 1988-9-28
South Africa, Mpumalanga, Berlin Staatsbos. +-2km, bokant Starvation Creek.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0584229-0 Collector(s) & number: Nienaber, EP, EN913 | 2000-9-21
South Africa, Eastern Cape, Joubertina on R62 Westwards. Just out of town, after small bridge turn right. ± 13 km to Xkagodi, on Kouga River.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0034081-0 Collector(s) & number: Theron, GC, 1385 | 1952-9-29
South Africa, Western Cape, HUMANSDORP DIV.; LANGKLOOF; IN RIVER NEAR NIEUWEPLAATS
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Barcode: PRE0242194-0 Collector(s) & number: Glen, RP, 637 | 1994-8-21
South Africa, Western Cape, Swellendam: Slang Rivier; in a dam along the road to Malgas.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0728838-0 Collector(s) & number: Brusse, FA, 3863 | 1981-5-14
South Africa, Western Cape, GANSBAAI; DASSIESHOEK; BOESMANS RIVER AT BRIDGE
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0025725-0 Collector(s) & number: Thode, HJ, A2401 | 1930--
South Africa, Western Cape, Swellendam District.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0273629-0 Collector(s) & number: Nicholson, G, 700 | 2011-10-27
South Africa, Western Cape, Paardeberg, between Wellington & Malmesbury. Modderkloof, ±110 m N of labourers cottages. 33.59873' S; 18.78976'E.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0034078-0 Collector(s) & number: Hanekom, WJ, 725 | 1966-9-15
South Africa, Western Cape, CERES DIST.; KOUE BOKKEVELD; WABOOMSRIVIER
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0020163-0 Collector(s) & number: Forbes, HML, 469 | 1929-9-10
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Botanic Gardens, Durban.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0034085-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Breda, PAB, PRE 30289 | --
South Africa, Western Cape, WORCESTER DIV.; ON BERG RIVER
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: GHPG$0004313-0 Collector(s) & number: Bester, C, 2 | 2011-10-1
South Africa, Western Cape, Kleinmond. In water furrow in 11th Ave between 4th Street + Botriver Way.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0106728-0 Collector(s) & number: Glen, RP, 638 | 1994-8-21
South Africa, Western Cape, Bredasdorp: Karsrivier vlei; in a vlei along the road to Agulhas.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0737352-0 Collector(s) & number: Kluge, JP, 2749 | 1988-9-28
South Africa, Mpumalanga, BERLIN STATE FOREST; C 2 KM ABOVE STARVATION CREEK
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0484883-0 Collector(s) & number: Kruger, IJ, 881 | 1992-11-3
South Africa, Western Cape, Southern Hottentots Holland Mountains: Kogelberg State Forest; ± 3km from 2nd house, right of Northern road in Palmiet River.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0034079-0 Collector(s) & number: Rodin, RJ, 1173 | 1947-9-5
South Africa, Western Cape, PLETTENBERG BAY; STREAM AT PLETTENBERG BAY
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0034075-0 Collector(s) & number: Marsh, JA, 1321 | 1969-9-23
South Africa, Western Cape, DEEPWALLS FOR. STA.; NEAR GOUNA FOR.; WEIR ON RIVER
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0034080-0 Collector(s) & number: Barnard, PJ, 620 | 1959-9-3
South Africa, Western Cape, SWELLENDAM DIV.; BONTEBOK NAT. PARK; FONTEINTJIESKLOOF
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0034072-0 Collector(s) & number: Galpin, EE, 4778 | 1897-9-22
South Africa, Western Cape, GEORGE DIV.; DIEPRIVIER
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0034082-0 Collector(s) & number: Mauve, AA, 31111 | 1967-9-28
South Africa, Western Cape, 29.4 MI. E. OF ALBERTINIA
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0104300-0 Collector(s) & number: Williams, R, 180 | 1988-2-2
Lesotho, Close to the Lesotho border post at Sani Pass.
General notes: Marshy pad close to the Lesotho border post at Sani Pass. Abundant. Flowers white.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0209399-0 Collector(s) & number: Rosch, H, 593 | 2006-9-19
South Africa, Northern Cape, Roggeveld. Agterkop (Tankwa National Park), in dam close to homestead. 32°06'56.7" S; 20°07'18.1" E.
General notes: Karoo vegetation. Dam. Permanent free water above ground, grey-brown, sandy clay soil. Acocks Veld Type: 43. No biotic effect seen. No aspect. Level slope. Local, occasional. Perennial, floating hydrophyte. White flowers. No fruit. Plant height 0.05 m. Photographed.
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Barcode: PRE0034069-0 Collector(s) & number: Haagner, AK, 10747 | 1911-4-
South Africa, Western Cape, MAITLAND
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Barcode: PRE0034068-0 Collector(s) & number: Smith, CA, 2554 | 1926-3-6
South Africa, Western Cape, CALEDON DIST.; ELGIN; UNDER THE BRIDGE IN PALMIET RIVER
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0170358-0 Collector(s) & number: Low, AB, 2941 | 1996-10-26
South Africa, Western Cape, S of Uitkyk pass Perdekloof.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0034073-0 Collector(s) & number: Thode, A2401 | 1930-1-
South Africa, Western Cape, SWELLENDAM
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0582448-0 Collector(s) & number: Pretorius, WAJ, 289 | 1995-9-15
South Africa, Western Cape, Oorlogskloof Nature Reserve. 15 km SSW of Nieuwoudtville, Grid P17.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0034076-0 Collector(s) & number: Boucher, C, 1227 | 1970-4-10
South Africa, Western Cape, KOGELBERG FOR. RES.; PALMIET RIVER; NEAR E. CROSSING TO HIGHLANDS
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0034083-0 Collector(s) & number: Smith, CA, 2554 | 1926-3-6
South Africa, Western Cape, CALEDON DIST.; ELGIN; IN PALMIET RIVER UNDER THE BRIDGE
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0169007-0 Collector(s) & number: Pretorius, WAJ, 289 | 1995-9-15
South Africa, Western Cape, Oorlogskloof Nature Reserve. 15 km SSW of Nieuwoudtville, Grid P17.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0273698-0 Collector(s) & number: Nicholson, G, 44 | 2011-5-15
South Africa, Western Cape, Paardeberg. Modderkloof, dam just N of labourers cottages. 33°36'38" S; 18°46'55" E.
General notes: Fynbos biome. Boland Granite Fynbos vegetation. Dam. In water. Permanently waterlogged, sandy soil. Full sun. Dam. Hydrophyte. White, fragrant flowers, oblong leaves.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0111479-0 Collector(s) & number: Strey, RG, 606 | 1946-7-31
South Africa, Western Cape, FAURE DIST.; STELLENBOSCH
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0034070-0 Collector(s) & number: Muir, J, 193 | 1908-6-
South Africa, Western Cape, RIVERSDALE; VET RIVER NEAR RIVER
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0818907-0 Collector(s) & number: Phillips, JFV, PRF 419 | 1924-1-
South Africa, Western Cape, Knysna District: Deepwalls, Garden Pond.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0034074-0 Collector(s) & number: De Jongh, ME, 3513 | 1896-6-22
South Africa, Western Cape, CAPE PENINSULA; IN VLEYS
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0034077-0 Collector(s) & number: Mauve, AA, 4665 | 1968-9-12
South Africa, Cape Province, SANDBERG; 1 MI. FROM SANDBERG TO PALEISHEUWEL
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0168725-0 Collector(s) & number: Boucher, C, 5959 | 1995-9-23
South Africa, Western Cape, Caledon District. Riviersonderend River, Keeroms Poort below Theewaterskloof Dam. Monitor site. J1/2 upstream of extraction pumps at exit to poort.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0034084-0 Collector(s) & number: Liebenberg, LCC, 6524 | 1962-9-
South Africa, Western Cape, SWELLENDAM DIV.; BONTEBOK NAT. PARK; WATERCOURSE BELOW S. OF HOUSE
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0267375-0 Collector(s) & number: Clark, VR, 879 | 2008-10-10
South Africa, Northern Cape, Sutherland Dist. Farm Kanariesfontein 125, near farmstead "Rusoord". Growing in the Visrivier. 32°24'47"S 20°23'32"E.
General notes: Alt. 1312 m. Level aspect. River/stream. Soil. Free-standing water. Open shrubland. Sandstone. Full sun. Common. Plant height, 45 cm. Flowers white. Introduced from the Cape by the farmers for food - "waterblommetjies".
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Collector(s) & number: User 918 , Unkown | 2014-01-12
South Africa , Western Cape
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Barcode: WAG.1662129 | Collector(s) & number: Bayliss RDA , Bayliss, RDA s.n. | 1975-03-08
South Africa
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Barcode: WAG.1662128 | Collector(s) & number: Bayliss RDA , Bayliss, RDA 6932 | 1974-10-11
South Africa
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Barcode: WAG.1662131 | Collector(s) & number: Bos JJ , Bos, JJ 788 | 1963-11-12
South Africa
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Barcode: WAG.1662130 | Collector(s) & number: Bos JJ , Bos, JJ 788 | 1963-11-12
South Africa
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Barcode: AMD.27551 | Collector(s) & number: Wilms F , Wilms, F 642 | 1883-01-01/1883-12-31
South Africa
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2019
SERIES CHAPTER
Aponogetonaceae Cilliers, CJIn: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(3)1632-1633
South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria
2013
SERIES CHAPTER
Aponogetonaceae Snijman, DAIn: DA Snijman (ed.), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 2: The Extra Cape flora. Strelitzia 30: 42-42
South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria
2012
SERIES CHAPTER
Aponogetonaceae Manning, JC; Goldblatt, PIn: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 62-63
South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria
1971
PERIODICAL/JOURNAL
Aponogeton distachyos L.f. Obermeyer, AA; Letty, CLFlowering Plants of Africa 41: , t.1618
1966
FLORA CHAPTER
Order: Helobiae Obermeyer, AAIn: LE Codd, B De Winter & HB Rycroft (eds). Flora of Southern Africa 1: 56-112
BRI & Nat. Bot. Gdns, Pretoria & Cape Town
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