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Argyroderma is a genus is in the Aizoaceae family consisting of over 50 species of mesembs indigenous to South Africa. The genus name is derived from the Greek words argyros (silver) and derma (skin), which describes the silvery blue-grey-green leaves that are characteristic of this genus. These unique plants are among those known as living stones or stone plants, because their blue-green leaves resemble small stones. They form small clumps of egg-shaped leaves that are cleft in the center. Solitary daisy-like flowers, usually white, yellow, or purple, appear in the cleft. Argyroderma testiculare is restricted to the northern Knersvlakte. This dwarf plant divides to form a round cluster of up to 80mm in diameter. The leaves are fused for two-thirds of their length to form cylindrical, oblong leaf pairs, which taper slightly towards their bases. The tips are close together or may be gaping, about 2mm apart. The gorgeous flowers are bright purple. They are very well suited to being planted in containers. |