Drosanthemum crassum

Description

A species of flowering plant is Drosanthemum crassum. It was first described by L. Bol. Drosanthemum crassum belongs to the genus Drosanthemum, and family Aizoaceae. Drosanthemum ("dewflowers") is a genus of succulent plants in the ice plant family native to the winter-rainfall regions of southern Africa. Most species bear colorful flowers. The name Drosanthemum means "Dew-flower" in Greek, and refers to the characteristic shiny translucent papillae, which cover the succulent leaves and flower buds.