Crassula closiana

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Crassula closiana
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Order: Saxifragales
Family: Crassulaceae
Genus: Crassula
Species:
C. closiana
Binomial name
Crassula closiana
(Gay) Reiche

Crassula closiana is a herb in the family Crassulaceae that is native to Western Australia. [1]

The succulent annual herb has an erect habit and typically grows to a height of 1 to 10 centimetres (0.4 to 3.9 in). It produces white-cream flowers in the spring time between September and October. [1]

The plant is commonly found on granite slopes, sand dunes and in winter wet areas in the South West, Great Southern, Peel and Wheatbelt regions. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "Crassula closiana". FloraBase . Western Australian Government Department of Parks and Wildlife.