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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

Synonyms