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Haworthia retusa var. comptoniana (G.G.Sm.) Halda
Acta Mus. Richnov., Sect. Nat. 4(2): 50 (1997)

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  • The leaf tissues are translucent or even  transparent
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  • A longitudinal section showing the fenestrate leaves with the translucent tissues.
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  • With a few hours of sun the green reticulated fenestration of this plant turn to a rich red-brown.
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  • Contractile roots  pull the plant deeper into the soil to protect the plant from sun and heat.
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