Key Identification Features
- The leaf surface has distinct bladder-shaped cells that store water and give the leaves a reflective appearance.
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🌿 Identification Guide
How to Identify Aizoaceae
Aizoaceae is a plant family in the Plantae kingdom, order Caryophyllales, class Magnoliopsida. The family contains 206 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Aizoaceae Species
Braunsia apiculata (Kensit) L.Bolus
Braunsia apiculata (Kensit) L.Bolus
Braunsia apiculata is a South African native perennial succulent subshrub with s…
Trichodiadema occidentale L.Bolus
Trichodiadema occidentale L.Bolus
Trichodiadema occidentale L.Bolus is a small succulent mat-forming shrub with di…
Tetragonia decumbens Mill.
Tetragonia decumbens Mill.
Tetragonia decumbens, known as dune or sea spinach, is an edible trailing dune p…
Carpobrotus deliciosus (L.Bolus) L.Bolus
Carpobrotus deliciosus (L.Bolus) L.Bolus
Carpobrotus deliciosus is a sour-fig species indigenous to South Africa's southe…
Lithops lesliei (N.E.Br.) N.E.Br.
Lithops lesliei (N.E.Br.) N.E.Br.
Lithops lesliei is a South African succulent, threatened by overcollection, that…
Aizoon canariense L.
Aizoon canariense L.
Aizoon canariense L. is a small spreading succulent-like herb with small yellowi…
Conophytum calculus (Berger) N.E.Br.
Conophytum calculus (Berger) N.E.Br.
Conophytum calculus is a long-lived pebble-like succulent from southern Africa, …
Delosperma sutherlandii (Hook.fil.) N.E.Br.
Delosperma sutherlandii (Hook.fil.) N.E.Br.
Delosperma sutherlandii is a dwarf perennial flowering succulent native to South…
Jordaaniella dubia (Haw.) H.E.K.Hartmann
Jordaaniella dubia (Haw.) H.E.K.Hartmann
Jordaaniella dubia is a South African coastal succulent that works well as an at…
Cleretum bellidiforme (Burm.fil.) G.D.Rowley
Cleretum bellidiforme (Burm.fil.) G.D.Rowley
Cleretum bellidiforme is a winter-growing annual succulent native to Western Sou…
Conophytum obcordellum (Haw.) N.E.Br.
Conophytum obcordellum (Haw.) N.E.Br.
Conophytum obcordellum is a small South African succulent, widely grown as an or…
Drosanthemum speciosum (Haw.) Schwantes
Drosanthemum speciosum (Haw.) Schwantes
Drosanthemum speciosum, or royal dewflower, is a South African succulent with tw…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Aizoaceae?
Aizoaceae plants belong to the Caryophyllales order in the Plantae kingdom. The leaf surface has distinct bladder-shaped cells that store water and give the leaves a reflective appearance. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Aizoaceae?
Aizoaceae is classified in the order Caryophyllales, class Magnoliopsida, phylum Tracheophyta. The family contains 206 accepted species worldwide.
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