| Crassula tecta | |
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Scientific classification
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Saxifragales |
| Family: | Crassulaceae |
| Genus: | Crassula |
| Species: | C. tecta
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| Binomial name | |
| Crassula tecta | |
Crassula tecta is a species of succulent plant in the genus Crassula native to South Africa. [1] Easily confused with Crassula namaquensis, this species has a compact growth habit forming clusters of round, blue-white leaves. [2] Kept in cultivation since the 18th century, Crassula tecta is known for the beautiful patterning on its leaves and white flowers. [3] [4]
- ^ "Crassula tecta". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
- ^ Fred Dortort (19 November 2014). The Timber Press Guide to Succulent Plants of the World: A Comprehensive Reference to More than 2000 Species. Timber Press. p. 49. ISBN 978-1-60469-357-7.
- ^ Keen, Bill; Broogh, Helmut (1984). "Crassulas Worthy of Cultivation". British Cactus & Succulent Journal. 2 (1): 24–25. ISSN 0264-3405.
- ^ Tree, Bill; Tree, Yvonne (1980). "Three Choice Crassulas". The National Cactus and Succulent Journal. 35 (1): 20–21. ISSN 0027-8858.
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