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Crassula tetragona L.

Kerkei · Crassulaceae

Common names: Karkai.

Crassula tetragona is a succulent plant native to Southern Africa.

CrassulaceaeSucculent
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About Kerkei

Crassula tetragona is a succulent plant native to Southern Africa. It is widely distributed from the Orange River boundary of Namaqualand to beyond the Kei River in the Eastern Cape. "Tetragona" comes from the phyllotaxy of the leaves. It is popularly named the "miniature pine tree" among ornamental plant enthusiasts, for its popular use as a "pine tree" in Bonsai.

Description adapted from Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Growing guide coming soon. Our editors haven't written verified care details for this plant yet. Native range and classification are shown below.
Native rangeCape Provinces
ToxicityPets: Not documented · People: Not documented
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