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sand pygmyweed

Scientific Name: Crassula connata

Family: Crassulaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Annual

Other Names: WA (erect pygmy-weed)

       

Crassula connata: The Tiny Sand Pygmyweed

Crassula connata is a diminutive succulent often overlooked due to its small size. It is known by several common names, including sand pygmyweed and pygmy stonecrop.

Considerations for Pets

  • As a succulent, Crassula connata has fleshy leaves.
  • It is a small plant that grows in patches, which might make it tempting for pets to nibble on.

Considerations for Children

  • As a succulent, Crassula connata has fleshy leaves.
  • It is a very small plant, which grows in patches.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Crassula connata (Ruiz &amp Pav.) A. Berger
  • Family: Crassulaceae (Stonecrop Family)
  • Synonyms: Tillaea connata, Tillaea erecta Hook. &amp Arn., Crassula erecta
  • Subspecies: Crassula connata var. connata, Crassula connata var. erectoides

Common Names

  • Sand Pygmyweed
  • Pygmy Stonecrop
  • Pigmy Weed
  • Erect Pygmy-weed

Distribution and Habitat

Crassula connata is widespread throughout California and is also found in Arizona (e.g., near Robbins Butte, Maricopa Co.). It grows in patches.

Morphological Characteristics

  • It is a very small succulent plant.
  • The stems are a few centimeters in length.
  • The leaves are tiny, fleshy, and pointed.
  • Height: .75-2.3 inches.