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Carruanthus peersii

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Carruanthus peersii
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Order: Caryophyllales
Family: Aizoaceae
Genus: Carruanthus
Species:
C. peersii
Binomial name
Carruanthus peersii
L.Bolus

Carruanthus peersii is from the Carruanthus genus of flowering plants from the ice plant family Aizoaceae.[1]

Carruanthus peersii, like Carruanthus ringens, is a species native to South Africa.[2]

Carruanthus peersii has green toothed leaves and yellow flowers. The succulent is hardy down to -5 Celsius and can stand a variety of lighting conditions.[3]

References

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  1. ^ Carruanthus peersii PlantList, accessed August 2012
  2. ^ Carroanthus, Succulent Guide, accessed August 2012
  3. ^ Carruanthus peersii, www.desert-tropicals.com