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Plant Identification => Plant Identification Questions and Answers => Topic started by: Lori S. on May 27, 2009, 05:44:44 AM

Title: An odd little succulent...
Post by: Lori S. on May 27, 2009, 05:44:44 AM

Does anyone know what this tiny plant might be?  It came in a pot with another plant last year (apparently), and is starting to bloom now.  The flowers are very small - about 4mm across - with 4 petals... (which surely must be a giveaway for someone!)  The leaves are succulent and up to about 8mm long.
Thanks in advance for any help.




 

Title: Re: An odd little succulent...
Post by: Lvandelft on May 27, 2009, 06:43:06 AM

Aethionema oppositifolium maybe??

Title: Re: An odd little succulent...
Post by: Lori S. on May 27, 2009, 01:17:51 PM

Thanks! Probably on the right track... but it doesn't seem to have the flattened round paired leaves of Aethionema oppositifolia, and the flowers are somewhat reduced.  (I have one out front to compare with).

Title: Re: An odd little succulent...
Post by: hadacekf on May 27, 2009, 07:53:22 PM

Lori,
It is Aethionema saxatile.
Look on my website!

Title: Re: An odd little succulent...
Post by: Lori S. on May 28, 2009, 03:22:57 AM

Franz, that does seem to be it!  Thank you very much, Franz and Luit!