English: Avonia quinaria.
Region: Africa, extended to the Americas.
Habitat: tropical, subtropical; on sunny slopes.
Culture: mythological
Medusa.
BotanyHerb; succulents; small, dwarf, up to 10 cm tall.
Root: large rootstock; with fleshy caudex, 5 to 10 cm in diameter, a a water reserve.
Stem: many silvery white stems, thin, 3 cm long; scaly.
Leaves: tiny, semi-orbicular, flattish; completely hidden by stipules.
Flowers: white to shade of pink; solitary; small; 3 cm diameter; flowers very short, a few hours only; self-fertile.