Crassula natans (Floating Pigmyweed) is a usually aquatic annual or rarely rhizomatous decumbent perennial with branches that may be …
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Generic Name: Crassula
Meaning: Somewhat thick; referring to the thick, succulent leaves and stems characteristic of nearly every species in the genus.
Derivation: A descriptive compound generic name formed from the Latin adjective crassus, meaning "thick" or "plump," and the diminutive suffix -ula, meaning "small" or "somewhat."
Pronunciation: KRASS-oo-la
While two or more genera often share the same specific epithet, which may also apply to subspecies, varieties, and forms within a species, the generic name must be unique. Below is a list of plants in this genus.
Crassula radicans (Red Carpet), formerly known as Crassula pubescens subsp. radicans, is a shrubby or mat-forming succulent with more or …
Crassula volkensii is a succulent shrub with a more or less decumbent growth habit. It can grow up to 6 inches (15 cm) tall. The small …
Crassula exilis subsp. cooperi is a branched succulent that forms dense cushions, often covering large soil areas under rocks in its …
Crassula 'Justus Corderoy', also known as Crassula × justi-corderoyi, is a small succulent shrub that has reddish-brown stems and thick …
Crassula marchandii is an attractive succulent with smooth, shiny leaves arranged in a square column formation. It can grow up to …
Crassula 'Rosa Marina' is an attractive succulent with green leaves closely appressed around slender stems, forming clear 4-angled …
Crassula ovata 'Pink Beauty' (Pink Jade Plant) is a branching succulent with thick stems that hold glossy-green, obovate leaves with red…
Crassula dependens is a succulent plant with decumbent to prostrate, moderately branched stems that bear fleshy, green, lance-shaped …
Crassula multicava (Fairy Crassula) is a succulent that grows up to 8 inches (20 cm) tall, branching from the base to form dense groups …