Aeonium balsamiferum facts for kids
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Aeonium
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The Aeonium balsamiferum is a special kind of flowering plant. It is sometimes called the "balsam aeonium" or bejeque farrobo in Spanish. This plant belongs to the Crassulaceae family, which includes many succulents. It is a tropical plant, meaning it grows in warm climates. This specific plant is found only in the Canary Islands, making it an endemic species.
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Discovering the Balsam Aeonium
Who Described This Plant?
The Aeonium balsamiferum was first officially described by two scientists. Their names were Philip Barker Webb and Sabin Berthelot. They wrote about this plant in a book called Natural History of the Canary Islands. This book was published in 1840.
About the Balsam Aeonium
What Does the Balsam Aeonium Look Like?
The Aeonium balsamiferum is a type of shrub. It has leaves that can feel a bit sticky to the touch. The leaves grow in a circular shape, like a rose, called a rosette. These rosettes can grow quite large, up to 20 centimeters (about 8 inches) across. When the plant blooms, it produces pretty light yellow flowers.
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Details of the plant
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Where Does the Balsam Aeonium Grow?
The Aeonium balsamiferum lives in the eastern part of the Canary Islands. It is originally from the island of Lanzarote. It can also be found on the island of Fuerteventura, where it has spread naturally. You can often spot this plant growing in rocky areas and in shrublands, which are places with many small bushes.
See also
In Spanish: Aeonium balsamiferum para niños
