Dudleya saxosa facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Dudleya saxosa |
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Dudleya
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saxosa
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The Dudleya saxosa is a fascinating desert plant often called live-forever. It's a type of succulent, which means it has thick, fleshy parts that store water. This helps it survive in dry places. As a perennial plant, it lives for many years, growing back each season.
You can find Dudleya saxosa growing on rocky slopes in the Peninsular Ranges and on high "sky islands" in the Mojave Desert mountains. These areas include places like the Panamint Range in Southern California, and also parts of Baja California in Mexico and Arizona in the United States.
Types of Dudleya saxosa
Just like there can be different types of dogs within the same breed, there are different types of Dudleya saxosa called subspecies. These are slightly different versions of the same plant that have adapted to their specific environments.
- Dudleya saxosa subsp. saxosa: This one is known as the Panamint live-forever.
- Dudleya saxosa subsp. aloides: This type is called the desert live-forever.
What Does Dudleya saxosa Look Like?
The Dudleya saxosa plant starts with a cluster of thick, fleshy leaves at its base. This cluster is called a rosette, and the leaves can be flat or somewhat rounded.
From this base, the plant sends up one or more tall stems. These stems are usually a dull pink or red color, but sometimes they can have pale green parts. At the very top of these stems, you'll find groups of bright yellow flowers. These flowers grow close together, making a lovely display in the desert landscape.
