Crassula capitella 'Campfire' is an eye-catching succulent that forms rosettes of light green, lance-shaped leaves that turn into vibrant …
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Generic Name: Crassula
Meaning: Somewhat thick
Derivation: From the Latin adjective crassus, meaning "thick" or "plump," and the Latin 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 be used for subspecies, varieties, and forms within a species, the generic name must be unique. Below is a list of plants in the genus Orbea.
Crassula umbella 'Wine Cup' is a fascinating succulent with erect, unbranched stems and leaves fused into a roundish structure around the …
Crassula umbella is a small succulent with a spherical tuber and erect, unbranched stems with one or two pairs of opposite, yellowish …