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Tiger Jaws (Faucaria felina): A Toothed Mesemb Succulent

Faucaria felina, commonly called Tiger Jaws, is a fascinating mesemb (ice plant family) with pairs of thick, triangular leaves edged with soft, white, tooth-like spines that resemble an open jaw. The leaves are green, often with a rough texture. In fall, it produces large, daisy-like yellow flowers that open in the afternoon sun. It's a conversation piece for any succulent collection.

Family:Aizoaceae (ay-zoh-AY-see-ee)
Genus:Faucaria (fow-KAR-ee-uh)
Species:felina (fel-IN-uh)
Synonym:Faucaria acutipetala
Synonym:Faucaria candida
Synonym:Faucaria cradockensis
Synonym:Faucaria duncanii
Synonym:Faucaria felina subsp. felina

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