Dudleya farinosa facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Dudleya farinosa |
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Dudleya
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farinosa
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Dudleya compacta |
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Dudleya farinosa is a type of succulent plant. It is known by fun names like bluff lettuce, powdery liveforever, and powdery dudleya. Succulents are plants that store water in their leaves or stems.
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Where does Dudleya farinosa grow?
This plant naturally grows along the coastlines of Oregon and northern California. You can often find it on cliffs and hillsides near the ocean. It also lives in special Monterey Cypress forests. These forests are found in places like Point Lobos and Del Monte Forest in Monterey County, California.
What does Dudleya farinosa look like?
Dudleya farinosa can look different from one plant to another. It grows from a thick, branching base called a caudex. From this base, it forms a group of wide, pointed leaves that look like a rose. This is called a basal rosette. Each leaf can be about six centimeters wide.
The leaves are usually a very light green color. But their edges or tips often have bright colors, especially bright reds. The plant also grows a tall stem. This stem is pale green with hints of pink or red. At the top of the stem, it has a branching flower cluster called an inflorescence. This cluster holds many pale to bright yellow flowers.
Why is Dudleya farinosa in danger?
Sadly, many of these native plants are being dug up illegally. People take them from their natural homes in large numbers. This is often done to sell them as houseplants. Investigations show that skilled plant collectors might be driving this demand. Taking plants from the wild can harm their natural populations.
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The characteristic rosettes with their beveled edges.
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The red coloration on the leaves can be induced by stress and exposure.
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The characteristic pale yellow flowers on the inflorescences
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See also
In Spanish: Dudleya farinosa para niños
