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Crystalline ice plant

Mesembryanthemum crystallinum

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Caryophyllales ›Family: Aizoaceae ›Genus: Mesembryanthemum

About

Mesembryanthemum crystallinum is a prostrate succulent plant native to Africa, Sinai and southern Europe, and naturalized in North America, South America and Australia. The plant is covered with large, glistening bladder cells or water vesicles, reflected in its common names of common ice plant, crystalline ice plant or ice plant.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Crystalline ice plant?
The scientific name of Crystalline ice plant is Mesembryanthemum crystallinum.
What is the conservation status of Crystalline ice plant?
The Crystalline ice plant has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Crystalline ice plant belong to?
Crystalline ice plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does Crystalline ice plant belong to?
Crystalline ice plant belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does Crystalline ice plant belong to?
Crystalline ice plant belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does Crystalline ice plant belong to?
Crystalline ice plant belongs to the order Caryophyllales.
What family does Crystalline ice plant belong to?
Crystalline ice plant belongs to the family Aizoaceae.
What genus does Crystalline ice plant belong to?
Crystalline ice plant belongs to the genus Mesembryanthemum.