Buttons (plant)

Buttons, in the context of botany and horticulture, most commonly refers to various succulent plants that possess a rounded, button-like appearance. This common name is not associated with a single species or genus but is applied descriptively to plants with this characteristic morphology.

One frequent example of a plant referred to as "Buttons" is Conophytum burgeri. This succulent, native to South Africa, is highly prized for its smooth, translucent, button-shaped leaves. It is a relatively rare and difficult plant to cultivate.

Other succulents that may be called "Buttons" include certain members of the Crassula, Adromischus, and Lithops genera, though these are usually qualified with additional descriptors (e.g., "Button Crassula").

The term "Buttons" is generally used in informal or colloquial contexts, such as amongst hobbyist collectors and in the nursery trade. In formal botanical literature, these plants are identified by their scientific names to avoid ambiguity. Due to the varied species referred to as "Buttons," specific care requirements and characteristics will depend on the precise plant in question. It's important to determine the scientific name to obtain accurate information regarding cultivation and identification.