Haworthia turgida, also sometimes known as the windowpane plant,[2] is a species of Haworthia native to the Cape Provinces.[3] Its common name comes from the translucent panes on its leaves, which are similar to those of Haworthia cooperi and some other species in the genus.[2] It grows in dense clusters of offsets from the base, and in its native habitat prefers rocky limestone or slate cliffs. The main type has pale green leaves but varies widely.[4] Varieties include Haworthia turgida var. longibracteata (M.B.Bayer) and Haworthia turgida var. suberecta (Poelln.)
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| Haworthia turgida with flower stem | |
Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Asphodelaceae |
| Subfamily: | Asphodeloideae |
| Genus: | Haworthia |
| Species: | H. turgida
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| Binomial name | |
| Haworthia turgida Haw.
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| Synonyms[1] | |
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References
edit- ^ "Haworthia turgida Haw.", The Plant List
- ^ a b Debra Lee Baldwin (21 May 2013). Succulents Simplified: Growing, Designing, and Crafting with 100 Easy-Care Varieties. Timber Press. p. 227. ISBN 978-1-60469-516-8.
- ^ "Haworthia turgida Haw". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
- ^ "Haworthia turgida". www.llifle.com. Retrieved 2018-06-06.
External links
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