faucaria tigrina

Native to coastal regions of South Africa, Faucaria tigrina inhabits calcareous rocky slopes. A perennial polycarpic species, it has leaves specialized for water storage in thick tissues. Distinctive within its genus for pronounced toothed leaf margins resembling feline skin. Triangular leaves 3-5 cm wide arranged in dense rosettes, margins with sharp teeth 2-3 mm long. Grey-green coloration with brown stripes intensifying during summer.