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Conophytum calculus (Conophytum calculus)

Description

Rounded ball-shaped succulent plant, that divides to form dense clumps. The resemblance to pebbles and the firmness of its flesh is what got it its name "calculus" is Latin for "pebble". It produces yellow or orange flowers in autumn, that open at night, and have the aroma of cloves

Taxonomic tree

  • Domain: Eukarya

    • Kingdom: Plantae

      • Phylum:

        • Class: Magnoliopsida

          • Order: Caryophyllales

            • Family: Aizoaceae

              • Genus: Conophytum