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Crassula decumbens Thunb.

Scilly pigmyweed (Crassulaceae)

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Crassula decumbens is a tiny, prostrate plant native to South Africa, Australia and Chile that has become naturalised on bare ground on the island of St. Mary’s, Isles of Scilly (VC1: West Cornwall & Scillies).

St. Mary’s (VC1: West Cornwall & Scillies); 2026-03-23

 Scilly pigmyweed / Crassula decumbens: _Crassula decumbens_ is a tiny, prostrate plant native to South Africa, Australia and Chile that has become naturalised on bare ground on the island of St. Mary’s, Isles of Scilly (VC1).

The tiny flowers of Crassula decumbens – around 3 mm across – have four sepals, petals, stamens and stigmas.

St. Mary’s (VC1: West Cornwall & Scillies); 2026-03-23

 Scilly pigmyweed / Crassula decumbens: The tiny flowers of _Crassula decumbens_ – around 3 mm across – have four sepals, petals, stamens and stigmas.

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