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sand pygmyweed
Scientific Name: Crassula connata var. subsimplex
Family: Crassulaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Crassula connata: Sand Pygmyweed
Crassula connata, also known as sand pygmyweed and pygmy stonecrop, is a diminutive succulent plant.
Considerations for Pets and Children
- As a very small plant, with tiny, fleshy, pointed leaves, it could potentially be a choking hazard, especially for small animals or young children.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Crassula connata (Ruiz & Pav.) A. Berger
- Common Names: Sand pygmyweed, pygmy stonecrop, pigmy weed, erect pygmy-weed
- Family: Crassulaceae (Stonecrop Family)
- Synonyms: Tillaea connata, Tillaea erecta
- Subspecies: Crassula connata var. connata, Crassula connata var. erectoides
Morphology and Growth
- Crassula connata is a very small succulent, typically growing in patches.
- The stems are only a few centimeters in length.
- The leaves are tiny, fleshy, and pointed.
- Height: Typically reaches between 0.75 and 2.3 inches.
Distribution and Habitat
- This plant is widespread throughout California.
- It has also been observed in Maricopa County, Arizona, near Robbins Butte.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Wild animals are known to feed on pygmy-weed.
Quirky Facts
- Crassula connata is described as "verrrry easy to overlook," highlighting its small size and inconspicuous nature.
Further Information
- Discover Life provides pages with information about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Crassula connata.
- USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database
- CalPhotos
- Flora of North America