Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa

Common name: Anacampseros

Family: Anacampserotaceae

Distribution: Southern Africa

IUCN Red list: Not evaluated

National red list: Least Concern

Life form: Succulent plant

Comments: Its roots penetrate up to 30 cm into the substratum consisting of small stones, varying in size from 1 to 4 cm in diameter and very tightly compacted. This explains why plants often have deformed or misshapen roots where they have struggled to penetrate the very solid ground.