Crassula tecta is a species of succulent plant in the genus Crassula native to South Africa. Easily confused with Crassula namaquensis, this species has a compact growth habit forming clusters of round, blue-white leaves. Kept in cultivation since the 18th century, Crassula tecta is known for the beautiful patterning on its leaves and white flowers.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Crassula tecta being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Crassula namaquensis
- Crassula sericea
- Adromischus marianiae
- Crassula deceptor
- Cerochlamys pachyphylla
- Aloinopsis spathulata
Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Tracheophyta
- Class
- Magnoliopsida
- Order
- Saxifragales
- Family
- Crassulaceae
- Genus
- Crassula
- Species
- Crassula tecta
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