coolthingoftheday

This is a plant from the genus Trachyandra, specifically known as a Crassula succulent. They are mostly found throughout southern Africa and Madagascar. 

nerdfishgirl

No common name counts as “specifically known". Also this is in no way related to Crassulas - in fact it is as related to a Crassula to the extent an oak tree is related to a corn plant.

Its more closely related to lillies and asparagus.

tinsnip

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#also actual crassulas are AMAZING and perform a unique type of photosynthesis#pineapples are pretty much the only crop plant to use their photosynthesis type#and it is theirs bc its named Crassulacean Acid Metabolism#CAM photosynthesis

Reblobbing because I learned.