AI interpretation: elephant bush leafy shoot.
Overview
Elephant bush is a branching succulent shrub or small tree. Small, flattened, round-to-oval leaves grow in opposite pairs on reddish-brown stems. Older stems become greyer and contain woody tissue. Irregular branching can produce dense thickets.
The Wisconsin account places it on rocky outcrops and slopes in southern Africa, extending north into Mozambique. Broken branches may root after falling. Tiny pink or white flowers occur in terminal clusters and are uncommon in cultivation. Pollinated flowers form small, single-seeded dry fruits.
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AI-generatedAI interpretation: elephant bush leafy shoot.