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Bergenia crassifolia (l.) fritsch

Bergenia crassifolia (l.) fritsch Definition Bergenia crassifolia, the "thick-leaved bergenia" is a10-40 cm tall, evergreen plant with a thick fleshy, partly above-ground rhizome, oval, shiny leaves and purple to pink flowers, capsule fruits with dark brown to pungent seeds. Native to North Afric...

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