Adromischus cristatus cristatus (Adromischus cristatus cristatus)
Description
Adromischus cristatus (Pronounced ad-roh-MIS-kus kris-TAY-tus),is a species of succulents from the Crassulaceae family,endemic to the eastern cape of South Africa.It is a perennial with short erect branches 20-50 mm long covered with fine aerial roots.Leaves are green to gray-green,with undulating margin,and generally measuring 20-40 x 5-13 mm.During the springtime,it sends up long narrow stalks for its flowers,which are tubular in shape and white in color with hints of red.Common names for this plant include "Key Lime Pie" and "Crinkle Leaf Plant."
Taxonomic tree
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Domain: Eukarya
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Kingdom: Plantae
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Class: Magnoliopsida
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Order: Saxifragales
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Family: Crassulaceae
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Genus: Saxifragales
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