Sempervivum tectorum

Plants

Family: Crassulaceae · Genus: Sempervivum

Amédée Masclef · public_domain

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Sempervivum tectorum, the common houseleek, is a species of flowering plant in the family Crassulaceae, native to the mountains of southern Europe, cultivated in the whole of Europe for its appearance and a Roman-era tradition claiming that it protects buildings against lightning strikes.

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Growing details and traits for Sempervivum tectorum in the Library.

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