Dudleya virens
| Dudleya virens | |
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| ssp. hassei | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Core eudicots |
| Order: | Saxifragales |
| Family: | Crassulaceae |
| Genus: | Dudleya |
| Species: | D. virens |
| Binomial name | |
| Dudleya virens (Rose) Moran |
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Dudleya virens, the Green liveforever or Bright green dudleya, is an uncommon species of perennial, succulent plant in the family Crassulaceae, native to California and Baja California, growing in Los Angeles County, the Channel Islands, and Guadalupe Island (where subspecies extima is endemic).
[edit] Description
The Dudleya virens leaves are fleshy and strap-shaped, 8-20 cm long and 1.5-3 cm broad, tapering from the base (or from near middle) and are mostly green. They are arranged in a rosette. The flowers are white, with five petals 7-10 mm long; they are produced in April, May, and June. Hummingbirds visit the flowers for their nectar.
[edit] Cultivation
Dudleya virens is cultivated in the specialty horticulture trade and available as an ornamental plant. It grows best in full sun or light shade inland, preferring well-drained soil.
[edit] External links
- Jepson Flora Project: Dudleya virens
- USDA Plants Profile: Dudleya virens
- Dudleya virens - Photo gallery
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