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The Ghost plant (Graptopetalum paraguayense) belongs to Crassulaceae (the Orpine family). It is an evergreen herb that is native to central-eastern Mexico. Historically, as indicated by its specific epithet, it was thought to originate from Paraguay. It primarily grows in deserts and arid shrublands, forming small gray-green rosettes at the tips of stems reaching about 20-30 cm. The leaves are succulent and obovate, mouse-gray with a slight reddish tinge, and covered with a powdery coating. They are also extremely delicate and fall off easily when touched. In spring, it produces white flowers about 2 cm long at the end of the flower stalk. It is called "朧月" (Oboro-zuki) in horticultural terms in Japan.
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