How to Identify Crassulaceae

Crassulaceae is a plant family in the Plantae kingdom, order Saxifragales, class Magnoliopsida. The family contains 392 accepted species worldwide. Some species in this family are toxic — exercise caution when handling unknown specimens.

Key Identification Features

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Representative Crassulaceae Species

How to identify Dudleya anthonyi Rose

Dudleya anthonyi Rose

Dudleya anthonyi Rose

Dudleya anthonyi is a succulent species restricted to Mexico’s San Quintín volca…

How to identify Petrosedum forsterianum (Sm.) Grulich

Petrosedum forsterianum (Sm.) Grulich

Petrosedum forsterianum (Sm.) Grulich

Petrosedum forsterianum is an evergreen stonecrop, eaten in food, used for green…

How to identify Crassula brevifolia Harv.

Crassula brevifolia Harv.

Crassula brevifolia Harv.

Crassula brevifolia Harv. is a small perennial branching shrub with short thick …

How to identify Crassula alba Forssk.

Crassula alba Forssk.

Crassula alba Forssk.

Crassula alba is a flowering plant species in the Crassula genus native to weste…

How to identify Hylotelephium telephioides (Michx.) H.Ohba

Hylotelephium telephioides (Michx.) H.Ohba

Hylotelephium telephioides (Michx.) H.Ohba

Hylotelephium telephioides is a pale pink-flowered perennial herb, distinguished…

How to identify Crassula helmsii (Kirk) Cockayne

Crassula helmsii (Kirk) Cockayne

Crassula helmsii (Kirk) Cockayne

Crassula helmsii is an aquatic plant with stiff shoots, small white summer flowe…

How to identify Crassula setulosa Harv.

Crassula setulosa Harv.

Crassula setulosa Harv.

Crassula setulosa Harv. is a stonecrop species in Crassulaceae found mostly in e…

How to identify Dudleya formosa Moran

Dudleya formosa Moran

Dudleya formosa Moran

Dudleya formosa Moran is a succulent plant native to northwestern Baja Californi…

How to identify Crassula sarmentosa Harv.

Crassula sarmentosa Harv.

Crassula sarmentosa Harv.

Crassula sarmentosa Harv. is a trailing evergreen succulent native to the easter…

How to identify Dudleya pauciflora Rose

Dudleya pauciflora Rose

Dudleya pauciflora Rose

Dudleya pauciflora Rose is a clumping succulent native to high-elevation mountai…

How to identify Crassula umbella Jacq.

Crassula umbella Jacq.

Crassula umbella Jacq.

Crassula umbella is a succulent Crassula species endemic to South Africa's Cape …

How to identify Sedum mexicanum Britton

Sedum mexicanum Britton

Sedum mexicanum Britton

Sedum mexicanum Britton is a Crassulaceae flowering plant commonly called Mexica…

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do you identify Crassulaceae?

Crassulaceae plants belong to the Saxifragales order in the Plantae kingdom. ) Grulich produces two distinct types of shoots. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.

What are the key characteristics of Crassulaceae?

Crassulaceae is classified in the order Saxifragales, class Magnoliopsida, phylum Tracheophyta. Populations in Britain have a compact, slow-growing habit instead of the typical creeping form, while plants from North Africa have distinctly bluish-purple foliage.

⚠️ Are any Crassulaceae species poisonous?

Yes, some Crassulaceae species are toxic or poisonous. Always exercise caution with unknown specimens. View poisonous Crassulaceae species or browse the full poisonous species guide.

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