Argyroderma crateriforme

Description

Argyroderma crateriforme is a compact growing perennial succulent forming small groups of about - heads.Distinguishing characteristics: For most people,identification of the species is difficult,the following notes may help: in habitat A.craterifiirme grows almost sunken in the ground and the old leaves are deciduous,it is solitary or branched,with yellow flowers.Stem: Stemless.Leaves: Grey-green hood-shaped,- mm long,- mm broad,gap as wide as breadth ofleaves.Old leaves are grey and deciduous.Flowers: 0- mm in diameter,usually yellow but also purple,purple and white or pure white with a flat hypanthium,bracteoles enclosing capsule.Fruits (capsules): and more locular.