| Kleinia stapeliiformis | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Asterales |
| Family: | Asteraceae |
| Genus: | Kleinia |
| Species: | K. stapeliiformis |
| Binomial name | |
| Kleinia stapeliiformis (E.Phillips) Stapf | |
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Senecio stapeliiformis | |
Kleinia stapeliiformis is an evergreen succulent plant native to the Cape Provinces and Northern Provinces of South Africa. It is sometimes referred to as the "pickle plant" or (inaccurately) as the "pickle cactus", due to its form. It grows erect, leafless stems with soft spines, and displays a green-and-white pattern visually similar to a cucumber. It grows up to 30 cm tall, and displays red or orange flowers similar to those of a thistle in the summer.
References
- "Kleinia stapeliiformis Stapf | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 2023-01-25.
- "Kleinia stapeliiformis | stapelioid kleinia Cactus Succulent/RHS Gardening". www.rhs.org.uk. Retrieved 2023-01-25.
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