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Haworthia truncata

Haworthia truncata Schönland
Haworthia truncata
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Haworthia truncata is a succulent species in the genus Haworthia, native to the Little Karoo region in the Western Cape Province of South Africa. It is commonly referred to as horse's teeth.

Description

Haworthia truncata, described by Schönland in 1910, belongs to the family Asphodelaceae. It is distributed in the BR and Cape Provinces of South Africa. This species is characterized by its compact rosette of fleshy leaves and is adapted to arid environments. It is one of the many Haworthia species found in the region, often growing in rocky or sandy soils.

Distribution

BR · Cape Provinces

Synonyms

Haworthia truncata f. crassa

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