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pricklyseed pygmyweed

Scientific Name: Crassula viridis

Family: Crassulaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Annual

Other Names:

       

Pricklyseed Pygmyweed (Crassula viridis)

Crassula viridis, commonly known as pricklyseed pygmyweed, is a small, annual forb/herb.

Considerations for Pets

  • The name "pricklyseed pygmyweed" suggests the presence of seeds with prickly or rough surfaces.
  • As a member of the Crassula genus, it is a succulent.

Scientific Classification

  • Scientific Name: Crassula viridis (S. Watson) Bywater & Wickens
  • Family: Crassulaceae
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Taxonomic Status: Species

Common Names

  • Pricklyseed Pygmyweed

Synonyms

  • Tillaea viridis S. Watson
  • Tillaeastrum viride (S. Wats.) Britt.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Habit: Forb/herb
  • Duration: Annual

Distribution and Habitat

  • The plant is referenced in connection with locations such as Idaho and the United States.
  • Critically Imperiled (G1G3) globally.

Related Information

  • Crassula is a genus of succulent plants containing about 1480 accepted species, including the popular jade plant (Crassula ovata).
  • The text references NatureServe Explorer as a source of information.