Aichryson laxum
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Aichryson laxum is a species of the genus Aichryson and belongs to the family of thick-leaf plants (Crassulaceae).
description
The annual or biennial herbaceous plant reaches heights of 15 to 30 centimeters (less often up to 50 centimeters). The whole plant is hairy, sticky, often red and fragile. The stems are regular, almost forked. The branches are upright. The rhombic, fleshy leaves are broadest near the base, which suddenly turns into a narrow stalk. The leaves are loose and alternate. The flowers have 8 to 12 yellow petals . Flowering time is from April to June.
Occurrence
Aichryson laxum is endemic to the Canary Islands , with the exception of Fuerteventura . This representative is probably the most common type of the genus. This species was naturalized in Portugal. The plant prefers moist crevices and walls as a location. Occasionally Aichryson laxum also grows epiphytically .
literature
- Schönfelder: Kosmos Atlas Mediterranean and Canary Islands flora , Stuttgart 2002, ISBN 3-440-09361-1 .
- Hohenester / Welss: Excursion flora for the Canary Islands , Stuttgart 1993, ISBN 3-8001-3466-7 .
