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A plant with a limited distribution on Cerro Ventoso in Hidalgo, Mexico. Forms lopsided rosettes of thick, slightly leathery leaves that are, despite their texture,
delicious food for snails. Magenta flowers through the summer. The Llifle encyclopedia says: "Origin and Habitat: Tradescantia acaulis grows on the porphyritic rocks of Cerro Ventoso mountain in the Real del Monte mining district on the edge of the plain of Pachuca, Hidalgo, Mexico. Altitude: 2000-3000 metres above sea level. Tradescantia acaulis is a low growing perennial succulent with 10-15 cm rosettes growing flat against the soil, at the centre of which is a cluster of pink or bluish short stalked flowers. It very easy to recognize as it is devoid of an apparent stem." |
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