Crassula atropurpurea

Family: Crassulaceae

What it is like

A small shrub. It grows 50-60 cm tall. The leaves are narrowly oval and 15-30 mm long by 6-25 mm wide. The flowers are in many round clusters. The flowers are tube shaped and cream coloured.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Namibia, South Africa, Southern Africa

How it is used for food

The leaves are used to curdle milk.

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Crassula clavifolia E. Mey. ex Harv.; Crassula micrantha Schonland; Globulea atropurpurea Haw.; and others