Monadenium gracile (Itigi, Tanzania) (Succulents)

This M. gracile was found in Itigi in Tanzania. It is a caudiciform succulent with annual oval green leaves with multiple light veins. It is a rare slow growing plant, which is highly sought after by green collectors all over the world. During the vegetative rest it loses its leaves, to grow them back during the vegetative period. In its caudex it stores water to survive during drought periods. Synonym: Euphorbia neogracilis.