Echeveria amoena facts for kids
Echeveria amoena is a special type of succulent plant that belongs to the Crassulaceae family. It is found only in certain dry areas of Mexico, specifically in the states of Puebla, Tlaxcala, and Veracruz.
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What Does Echeveria amoena Look Like?
This plant is a herbaceous perennial, which means it's a plant that lives for many years and doesn't have a woody stem like a tree. It usually grows as a small, tight group of leaves, like a compact rose, often less than 5 cm wide.
Its leaves are thick and fleshy. They are shaped a bit like a spoon, with smooth edges and a rounded tip. They are packed closely together, giving the plant its neat, rosette shape.
When it's time to flower, Echeveria amoena sends up a single, reddish flower stalk. This stalk can grow quite tall, from 10 to 22.5 cm high. Along the stalk, there are small, fleshy leaves called bracts. These bracts can be green, reddish, or even pink-orange. The actual flowers have petals that look similar to these colorful bracts.
Where Does Echeveria amoena Come From?
Echeveria amoena was first described in 1875 by a person named Edward Morren. He gave credit to Louis de Smet for discovering it.
Naming the Plant
- Echeveria: This part of the name is given in honor of a Mexican botanical artist named Atanasio Echeverría y Godoy. He was known for drawing plants.
- amoena: This word comes from Latin and means "pleasant" or "lovely." It's a nice way to describe this pretty plant!
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Echeveria amoena flowers
See also
In Spanish: Echeveria amoena para niños
