Purple stonecrop facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Purple stonecrop |
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| Scientific classification | |
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Crassula
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peduncularis
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Crassula peduncularis, commonly known as purple stonecrop, is a small plant that belongs to the Crassulaceae family. This plant is a type of herb that lives for only one year.
About Purple Stonecrop
What it Looks Like
The purple stonecrop is an annual plant that grows close to the ground. It usually reaches a height of about 1 to 50 centimeters (0.4 to 20 inches). It can also spread out to about 15 centimeters (6 inches) wide.
This plant blooms, or flowers, between September and October. Its flowers are a mix of green, yellow, brown, and red colors.
Where it Grows
You can find purple stonecrop in Western Australia. It grows in wet, marshy areas. It also likes to grow around temporary pools of water that form on granite rocks. These areas are found in the Great Southern, Wheatbelt, South West, Peel, and Goldfields-Esperance regions.
