| Huernia macrocarpa | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Asterids |
| Order: | Gentianales |
| Family: | Apocynaceae |
| Subfamily: | Asclepiadoideae |
| Genus: | Huernia |
| Species: | H. macrocarpa |
| Binomial name | |
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Huernia macrocarpa (A. Rich.) Sprenger |
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Huernia macrocarpa is a colorful succulent plant related to the milkweeds. It grows to a height of a few inches, extending fleshy, toothed arms and dark pink star-shaped flowers. It is commonly kept as a potted houseplant.