Chiastophyllum oppositifolium
Lamb's Tail
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Crassulaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent subshrub.
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Chiastophyllum oppositifolium (commonly known as Lamb's-tail) is a succulent shrub belonging to the Crassulaceae family. Originating in Temperate Asia, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. It is the only recognized species within its genus.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Succulent
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caucasus
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
North Caucasus, Transcaucasus
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Austria, Germany, Great Britain, Ireland