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  2. Etiolation - Wikipedia

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    Etiolation / iː t i ə ˈ l eɪ ʃ ən / is a process in flowering plants grown in partial or complete absence of light. [1] It is characterized by long, weak stems; smaller leaves due to longer internodes; and a pale yellow color . The development of seedlings in the dark is known as "skotomorphogenesis" and leads to etiolated seedlings.

  3. Sempervivum - Wikipedia

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    Sempervivum (/ s ɛ m p ə ˈ v aɪ v əm / [1] [2]) is a genus of about 40 species of flowering plants in the family Crassulaceae, commonly known as houseleeks.Other common names include liveforever (the source of the taxonomical designation Sempervivum, literally "always/forever alive") and hen and chicks, a name shared with plants of other genera as well.

  4. Photomorphogenesis - Wikipedia

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    In developmental biology, photomorphogenesis is light-mediated development, where plant growth patterns respond to the light spectrum.This is a completely separate process from photosynthesis where light is used as a source of energy.

  5. Crassula arborescens - Wikipedia

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    It is cultivated as an ornamental plant for use in drought tolerant and succulent gardens, and in container gardens. It is also suitable for growing indoors as a houseplant if provided with full-exposure, sunny windows or grow lights, to prevent etiolation. [3]

  6. International Organization for Succulent Plant Study

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    The IOS focuses on global research and conservation of the succulent plant families (Agavaceae, Aloaceae, Cactaceae, Crassulaceae, Portulacaceae, Talinaceae). [3] It later became the first plant conservation organization with a strict code of conduct for all members to follow, detailing principles to conduct field research, specimen collection ...

  7. Crassulaceae - Wikipedia

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    Crassulaceae are generally herbaceous but there are some subshrubs, and relatively few treelike, epiphytic (growing on surface of plants), scandent (vine like) or aquatic plants. [3] [4] Most species are herbaceous leaf succulents, with regular 5 part (pentamerous or fivemerous) flowers, isomerous free carpels and one or two whorls of stamens. [5]

  8. Aeonium - Wikipedia

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    Aeonium, the tree houseleeks, is a genus of about 35 species of succulent, subtropical plants of the family Crassulaceae.Many species are popular in horticulture. The genus name comes from the ancient Greek αἰώνιος / aiōnios (ageless). [1]

  9. Curio herreanus - Wikipedia

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    Curio herreanus, syn. Senecio herreanus, which is also known as string of watermelons, string of beads, gooseberry plant and string of raindrops, is a flowering succulent plant in the daisy family Asteraceae that is native to Namibia. [1]