String of Pearls

The String of Pearls (Senecio rowleyanus), native to southwestern Africa, is a leafy succulent vine in the aster family. Its trailing stems typically reach 2–3 feet or more, rooting at the nodes to form a dense creeping ground cover. The plant is recognized for its tiny, nearly spherical, pea-shaped leaves, which store water, reduce consumption, and help the plant survive in dry climates.