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Desert flowers

Although succulents are often grouped together, they come from many different plant families — including the daisy family (Asteraceae) and the stonecrop family (Crassulaceae) — as well as from many parts of the world, not least the arid and coastal areas of Australia.

What makes them a plant group is that all succulents have adapted to survive dry conditions via fleshy leaves, stems and roots that help them retain water — making them well suited to our local country climate.

Succulents relish hot, dry situations and can take a

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