Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa
Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa
Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa
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Taxon
Crassula elegans var. elegans
Common name:
Stonecrop
Family:
Crassulaceae (Sedum)
Distribution:
Northern Cape
National red list:
Least Concern
Comments:
A small, spreading succulent shrublet, sometimes reaching 5 cm in height. It may be a greenish grey, or have brick-red leaf colouring. The stems are densely covered in chunky succulent leaves that grow in pairs. The leaves may be finely hairy. The leaf shape is flat or concave on the inside, keeled on the outside with rounded margins.
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Locations
1:
Arid House 1
• Accession: 2015-427/1 • Origin: South Africa • Provenance: Wild
Area
Individual