Crassulaceae

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Aichryson

Description Aichryson is a genus of succulent plants that belongs to the Crassulaceae family, which also includes other popular succulent genera like Echeveria, Graptopetalum, and Kalanchoe. This genus is native to the Canary Islands, Madeira, and some parts of North Africa. It is a small genus, with around 15 species recognized by botanists. Aichryson plants are known for their attractive…
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Aeonium Zwartkop

Description Aeonium Zwartkop is a striking, rosette-forming succulent that belongs to the Crassulaceae family. It is native to the Canary Islands and is also commonly known as Black Rose, Blackhead, or Schwarzkopf. The plant has a stemless growth habit and can grow up to 3 feet tall and 2 feet wide. Its leaves are dark purple or almost black in…
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Sempervivum Mint Marvel

Sempervivum Mint Marvel, also known as Hens and Chicks, is a succulent plant that belongs to the Crassulaceae family. It is a popular plant among gardeners due to its unique appearance and easy maintenance. The plant is native to Europe, but it is now found in many parts of the world. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukarya Kingdom Plantae Phylum Tracheophyta Class…
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Sedum Litoreum

Description Sedum Litoreum, commonly known as Coastal Stonecrop, is a succulent plant that belongs to the family of Crassulaceae. It is native to North America and is found growing along the coasts of the Pacific Ocean. The plant is known for its fleshy, thick leaves that store water, making it drought-tolerant. It has a spreading growth habit and can grow…
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Chasmatophyllum

Description Chasmatophyllum is a unique plant species that belongs to the Crassulaceae family. It is native to South America, and its natural habitat ranges from Colombia to Argentina. This plant has thick, fleshy leaves that are arranged in a rosette pattern. The leaves are green or blue-green in color and have a waxy texture. The plant produces small, star-shaped flowers…
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Crassula Coccinea

Description Crassula Coccinea, commonly known as the Scarlet Crassula, is a beautiful succulent plant that belongs to the family Crassulaceae. It is native to the Cape Province of South Africa and is commonly grown as an ornamental plant. The plant has a slow growth rate and can reach a height of up to 30 cm. It has succulent leaves that…
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Crassulaceae

Description Crassulaceae is a family of dicotyledonous plants commonly known as the stonecrop family. It includes over 1,400 species of succulents, perennials, and annuals, many of which are popular ornamental plants. The family is widespread across the world, but especially diverse in the Northern Hemisphere. Some common members of the family include the jade plant, hens-and-chicks, and sedums. Taxonomic Information…
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Dudleya

Description Dudleya is a genus of succulent plants that belongs to the Crassulaceae family. It is commonly known as “liveforever” or “chalk lettuce” and is native to North America, primarily found in California, Mexico, and Oregon. It has a rosette growth habit and its leaves are fleshy, elongated, and have a blue-green or gray-green color. Dudleya produces a tall flower…
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Graptopetalum Fruticosum

Description Graptopetalum Fruticosum is a beautiful succulent plant that belongs to the Crassulaceae family. It is native to the Mexican states of Oaxaca and Puebla, where it grows in rocky areas and cliffs. This plant is characterized by its rosette-shaped leaves that grow in a dense cluster. The leaves are thick and fleshy, and they have a blue-green color that…
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