Aeonium sedifolium facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Aeonium sedifolium |
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Aeonium
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Aeonium sedifolium is a special type of flowering plant that lives for many years. It belongs to the stonecrop family, called Crassulaceae. This plant naturally grows on the western Canary Islands, which include Tenerife, La Gomera, and La Palma.
What it Looks Like
Aeonium sedifolium is a plant that can be a small, leafy plant or a tiny bush with many branches. It has small groups of leaves that look like flowers, called rosettes. These rosettes are smaller than those of most other aeonium plants.
The leaves are thick and feel a bit fleshy. They are shaped like an oval or a small shovel. When the leaves are young, they look a lot like the leaves of a plant called Sedum. The leaves are also a bit sticky. They start out green, but soon get cool red stripes on them.
In spring, usually from April to May, this plant grows a small bunch of tiny, bright golden-yellow flowers. This bunch of flowers is called an inflorescence.
Where its Name Comes From
The scientific name Aeonium comes from an old Greek word, "aionios." This word means "eternal" or "everlasting." The plant got this name because it keeps its leaves all year round, looking fresh and green.
Where it Lives
Aeonium sedifolium likes to grow in places where it gets a lot of sunshine or some shade. It grows well in soil that comes from old volcanoes. This plant is found only on the western Canary Islands, specifically on Tenerife, La Palma, and La Gomera.
See also
In Spanish: Aeonium sedifolium para niños
