Crassula connata
Erect Pygmyweed, Sand Pygmyweed
Also known as: Crassula erecta (Hook. & Arn.) A.Berger +6 more
- Crassula erecta (Hook. & Arn.) A.Berger
- Tillaea connata Ruiz & Pav.
- Tillaea minima Gay
- Tillaea minima Miers
- Tillaea muscosa J.R.Forst.
- Tillaea rubescens Kunth
- Tillaea sedoides Bertero
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Crassulaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Crassula connata (commonly known as Erect Pygmyweed or Sand Pygmyweed) is a succulent annual or biennial belonging to the Crassulaceae family. Naturally occurring in North America and South America, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. The genus Crassula is notably large, comprising more than 200 species. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Succulent
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Central America, Mexico, Northwestern U.S.A., Southern South America, Southwestern U.S.A., Western Canada, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northeast, Argentina Northwest, Argentina South, Arizona, Bolivia, British Columbia, California, Chile Central, Chile North, Chile South, Colombia, Ecuador, Guatemala, Mexican Pacific Is., Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northwest, Oregon, Peru, Uruguay, Washington
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Texas
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms