Description
Peperomia nivalis is a species of plant in the genus Peperomia endemic to Peru. Its natural habitat is found in the highlands of the Peruvian Andes. P. nivalis is a compact upright succulent herb with fleshy stems and leaves. The thick leaves are cuneate and U-shaped in cross-section with an epidermal window on the upper side. The color of the leaves is bright green in the shady summer and reddish in the dry season