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sand pygmyweed
Scientific Name: Crassula connata var. connata
Family: Crassulaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Crassula connata: The Diminutive Sand Pygmyweed
Crassula connata, a succulent, is commonly known as sand pygmyweed and pygmy stonecrop. Its small size often makes it easy to overlook, despite its widespread presence in certain regions.
Considerations for Pets
- Crassula connata is a succulent. The stems are a few cm in length and are covered with tiny fleshy pointed leaves.
Considerations for Children
- Crassula connata is a succulent. The stems are a few cm in length and are covered with tiny fleshy pointed leaves.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Crassula connata (Ruiz & Pav.) A. Berger
- Family: Crassulaceae (Stonecrop Family)
- Synonyms:
- Tillaea connata
- Tillaea erecta Hook. & Arn.
- Crassula erecta (C. e.)
- Subspecies: Crassula connata var. connata, Crassula connata var. erectoides
Common Names
- Sand Pygmyweed
- Pygmy Stonecrop
- Pigmy Weed
- Erect Pygmy-weed
- Erect Pygmyweed
Morphological Characteristics
- It is a very small plant that grows in patches.
- The stems are a few centimeters in length.
- Covered with tiny, fleshy, pointed leaves.
Distribution and Habitat
- Widespread throughout California.
- Observed near Robbins Butte, Maricopa County, Arizona.
- Found in North America.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Wild animals feed on pygmy-weed.
Resources
- USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database
- CalPhotos
- Flora of North America
- Discover Life