Cheiridopsis turbinata
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| Cheiridopsis turbinata | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Caryophyllales |
| Family: | Aizoaceae |
| Genus: | Cheiridopsis |
| Species: | C. turbinata |
| Binomial name | |
| Cheiridopsis turbinata L.Bolus | |
| Synonyms[1] | |
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Cheiridopsis turbinata is a succulent plant from South Africa.
Cheiridopsis turbinata is a succulent which forms a robust, essentially stemless cushion.[2] It grows to a height of 5–12 cm (2.0–4.7 in), with a diameter of 5–30 cm (2.0–11.8 in).[3] The paired leaves are a dull, deep green and are sharply keeled.[3]
Flowers are solitarily borne and are present in August and September.[4] They are large with yellow petals.[3] The fruits are 10-14-locular.[4]