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Jovibarba sobolifera
Family: Crassulaceae
What it is like
A succulent plant with leaves in rings. The flowers are small and have 6 petals. The flowers are bell shaped.
There are 6 Jovibarba species.
Where it is found
They can grow in well-drained poor soils in rock gardens.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Estonia, Europe, Poland, Slovenia
How it is used for food
The young leaves are used in soups.
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
Plants can be grown by division.
Its other names
Local names
Maarjasonajalg