Crassula ID.

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hablu
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Post by hablu »

I still think it's Crassula.
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Post by Mike »

probably now blooming any more, but my understanding is that crassula are single whorled, (5 petals and 5 stamen), while sedum (and all other Crassulaceae) are doulbe whorled (8 or 10 stemen, depending if 4 or 5 petals).
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Yes, they are still in bloom, I'll try and get some close ups after work.
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Post by Buck Hemenway »

Mike wrote:probably now blooming any more, but my understanding is that crassula are single whorled, (5 petals and 5 stamen), while sedum (and all other Crassulaceae) are doulbe whorled (8 or 10 stemen, depending if 4 or 5 petals).
In that case, it's a crassula.

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Post by Rosemarie »

My Crassula 'Campfire' is blooming...thought I'd share:

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Post by Tony »

Oooh, I can feel the warmth from here.
Nice! :)
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Thanks, Tony! On the warmth...Image
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