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Conophytum

cone plant

Other common names
penny bank
Synonyms
Ophthalmophyllum
Botanical details
Family
Aizoaceae
Native to the UK
No
Genus

Conophytum

Genus description

Conophytum are dwarf succulent perennials forming clumps of "bodies" comprising a pair of very fleshy leaves, united in the lower part, with solitary daisy-like flowers appearing from the central fissure; the leaves usually shrivel after flowering

Name status

Correct

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