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Afrovivella

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Afrovivella is a monotypic genus of the succulent plant family Crassulaceae. The sole species is Afrovivella semiensis.[1]

It has bright green leaves that are rimmed with conspicuous hairs. It was introduced once to the United States by Myron Kimnach in cultivation, until the plants were consumed by snails.[2]

The species is found in the Semien Mountains of Ethiopia.[3]

References

  1. ^ a b Thiede & Eggli 2007.
  2. ^ Kimnach, Myron (2017). "Notes on Crassulaceae 3". Cactus and Succulent Journal. Cactus and Succulent Society of America. 89 (1): 14. doi:10.2985/015.089.0103. S2CID 91387948.
  3. ^ "Afrovivella semiensis". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 8 November 2021.
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Afrovivella: Brief Summary

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Afrovivella is a monotypic genus of the succulent plant family Crassulaceae. The sole species is Afrovivella semiensis.

It has bright green leaves that are rimmed with conspicuous hairs. It was introduced once to the United States by Myron Kimnach in cultivation, until the plants were consumed by snails.

The species is found in the Semien Mountains of Ethiopia.

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