Crassulaceae

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Crassulaceae
Jade plant or Friendship Tree, Crassula ovata
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Crassulaceae

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The Crassulaceae, or orpine family, is a family of dicotyledons. They store water in their succulent leaves. They are found worldwide, but mostly occur in the Northern Hemisphere and southern Africa, typically in dry and/or cold areas where water may be scarce. The family includes about 1,400 species in 33 genera.