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Orpines

A total of 14 photos of orpines (also known as stonecrops) and other members of the Crassulaceae family are included in this gallery. Many species in the orpine family are used for ornamental purposes, including the jade plant. The type of photosynthesis referred to as CAM photosynthesis is named after the Crassulaceae family; CAM stands for Crassulacean Acid Metabolism.