Dudleya saxosa
Dudleya saxosa | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
(unranked): | Angiosperms |
(unranked): | Eudicots |
(unranked): | Core eudicots |
Order: | Saxifragales |
Family: | Crassulaceae |
Genus: | Dudleya |
Species: | D. saxosa |
Binomial name | |
Dudleya saxosa (M. E. Jones) Britt. & Rose | |
Dudleya saxosa is a succulent plant known by the common name Panamint liveforever. This dudleya is native to the rocky slopes of the Peninsular Ranges and the sky islands in Mojave Desert mountains, such as the Panamint Range, in Southern California, and in Baja California and Arizona.
Description
Dudleya saxosa is plant grows a basal clump or rosette of fleshy leaves, which may be flat and blade-shaped to somewhat cylindrical. It bolts one or more erect stems which are usually dull pink to red in color, sometimes with pale green coloration. Atop the stems are compact inflorescences of flowers with bright yellow petals.
External links
- Jepson Manual Treatment - Dudleya saxosa
- USDA Plants Profile: Dudleya saxosa'
- Dudleya saxosa - UC Photos gallery