Serpenthope
Crysta flammeum
Antiquaceae (the Ancient family)
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Description
A succulent storing water in thick, fleshy leaves. Heart-shaped leaves with downy undersides and serrated margins.
Blooms change color as they age, from white through pink to purple, colored moss green. Blooms under a full moon.
Habitat
Appears in gardens that have been tended with love for generations.
Traditional Uses
None recorded - this plant seems to have escaped human attention until now.
Folklore
Children believed it could reveal hidden paths through forests.
Similar Species
Hybridizes with Winterbell.
Conservation
Thriving in disturbed habitats created by human activity.
Field Notes
Visit the same specimen throughout the year to observe seasonal changes.