Dudleya viscida facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Dudleya viscida |
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Dudleya
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viscida
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Stylophyllum viscidum |
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The Dudleya viscida is a special type of succulent plant. It is often called the sticky liveforever because its leaves are sticky! This plant is quite rare.
Where It Lives
The sticky liveforever plant grows only in southern California. This means it is endemic to that area. You can find it in just a few places. These places are mostly in San Diego, Orange, and Riverside Counties.
This plant likes to grow on rocky slopes. It can be found near the coast on cliffs. It also lives further inland in areas called chaparral. Chaparral is a type of scrubland with tough, woody shrubs.
What It Looks Like
The Dudleya viscida has a bunch of leaves that grow from its base. These leaves are thick and fleshy, like many succulents. They stand upright and have pointed tips. The leaves can be pale green, yellow-green, or even red.
What makes this plant special is its stickiness! The leaves are covered in a sticky, oily substance. This sticky coating has a light, resin-like smell.
The plant also grows tall stems. At the top of these stems, you'll find many branches. Each branch holds a cluster of flowers. This cluster is called an inflorescence. Each branch can have up to 10 flowers.
The flowers are usually pink or almost white. They often have pretty red lines or streaks on them. Inside the flowers, you can see the stamens. These are the parts that hold the pollen. They stick out between the pointed petals of the flower.
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The sticky leaves of the Dudleya viscida.
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A closer look at the flower cluster (inflorescence).
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The pink and white flowers with red streaks.
See also
In Spanish: Dudleya viscida para niños
