Crassula picturata
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Crassula picturata is a species
of plant in the Crassulaceae
family, native to Cape Province in South Africa
. It is a stemless plant with triangular, dark green leaves measuring approximately 10-12 cm long by 1 cm wide.
Species
In biology, a species is one of the basic units of biological classification and a taxonomic rank. A species is often defined as a group of organisms capable of interbreeding and producing fertile offspring. While in many cases this definition is adequate, more precise or differing measures are...
of plant in the Crassulaceae
Crassulaceae
Crassulaceae, or the orpine family, are a family of dicotyledons. They store water in their succulent leaves. They are found worldwide, but mostly occur in the Northern Hemisphere and southern Africa, typically in dry and/or cold areas where water may be scarce...
family, native to Cape Province in South Africa
South Africa
The Republic of South Africa is a country in southern Africa. Located at the southern tip of Africa, it is divided into nine provinces, with of coastline on the Atlantic and Indian oceans...
. It is a stemless plant with triangular, dark green leaves measuring approximately 10-12 cm long by 1 cm wide.