See text Faucaria is a genus of around 8 species of succulent subtropical flowering plants of the family Aizoaceae.

The name comes from the Latin word fauces (“animal mouth”) because of the appearance of "teeth" on the leaves.

Faucaria species are native to the Cape Province of South Africa and the Karoo Desert.

On the edges of the leaves there are upright teeth in opposite pairs that looks like an animal mouth.

The plants are light green, turning purple if exposed to strong sunshine.