Biology:Faucaria tigrina
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Short description: Species of succulent
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Caryophyllales |
| Family: | Aizoaceae |
| Genus: | Faucaria |
| Species: | F. tigrina
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| Binomial name | |
| Faucaria tigrina (Haw.) Schwantes (1926)
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| Synonyms[1] | |
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Mesembryanthemum tigrinum Haw. (1795) | |
Faucaria tigrina, tiger jaws (a name it shares with Faucaria felina), is a species of succulent plant in the family Aizoaceae. It is endemic to the southern Cape Provinces of South Africa around Makhanda,[1] and also cultivated as an ornamental. It has fleshy triangular leaves, a clumping habit, and blooms in autumn with yellow daisy-like flowers.
It has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.[2] In temperate zones it must be grown under glass to protect it from freezing temperatures. It requires a standard cactus potting compost and a position in full sun, with low humidity.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Faucaria tigrina (Haw.) Schwantes. Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 4 October 2023.
- ↑ "Faucaria tigrina". Royal Horticultural Society. https://www.rhs.org.uk/Plants/69507/Faucaria-tigrina/Details. Retrieved 1 July 2020.
Wikidata ☰ Q5856714 entry
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