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Haworthia floribunda

Haworthia floribunda Poelln.
Haworthia floribunda
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Haworthia floribunda is a succulent species in the Asphodelaceae family, native to the Cape Provinces of South Africa. It features rosettes of dark green, lanceolate leaves that curve or twist outward. Some plants have smooth leaves, while others, like H. floribunda var. dentata, have small teeth along the edges.

Description

This plant was first described in 1936 by Poelln. It is part of the Haworthia genus and is characterized by its compact, rosette-forming growth habit. The leaves are typically dark green and may exhibit variations in texture and shape, including a toothed variant. It is adapted to arid environments and is commonly found in the Cape Province region.

Distribution

Cape Provinces

Synonyms

Haworthia chloracantha var. floribunda

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