Sonoran Desert Naturalist >>> Field Guide >>> Sonoran Desert Flora >>> Crassulaceae
Mostly perennial herbs. Many are succulent. Showy flowers with five or more petals. Several species, just one shown here (for now ... ).
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Rock Echeveria |
Dudleya saxosa |
Sand Pygmy-weed |
Crassula connata |
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Rosette of succulent leaves, corral pink stalks of yellow flowers. Found on hillsides that are partially shaded and have good moisture retention ... for example, highly weathered igneous rocks. Fairly common in the Sonoran Desert. Detailed Description |
Minute herb growing in sandy washes and turning reddish on maturity. Leaves opposite on stem and perfoliate. Common in the Sonoran Desert. Detailed Description Sponsored Links |
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