[1] Crassula nudicaulis is a perennial succulent herb with a thickened taproot and several low rosettes of basal leaves.

The flowers are turned upwards, they have yellow anthers and distinctive dorsal appendages.

It can also be confused with Crassula clavata, but that species has glabrous (smooth), oblanceolate-obovate leaves that turn deep purple-red in the sun.

[2][3] This species is variable, and several subspecies exist: Crassula nudicaulis is native to southern Africa where its range extends from the Western Cape to the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, Free State and Lesotho.

Mealy bugs and fungal diseases can cause problems, and over-watering should be avoided.