Dudleya lanceolata
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D. lanceolata
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Dudleya lanceolata is a succulent plant known by the common name lanceleaf liveforever. This plant is native to the mountains of Southern California and Baja California, where it is found in rocky areas and slopes.[1]
Description
This dudleya has fleshy, pointed leaves of variable shape and size, from a basal rosette of flat, spade-shaped leaves to bunches of longer, thicker leaves. It is generally 1 foot (30 cm) tall and wide.
Its stem is erect and bears a branching inflorescence with up to 20 flowers on each of its few branches. The flowers are generally bright yellow, pink, or red, with pale green bases.
Cultivation
Dudleya lanceolata is cultivated as an ornamental plant by specialty nurseries, for use in rock gardens, as a potted plant, and a native plant in natural landscaping.[2]
See also
References
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External links
- Calflora Database: Dudleya lanceolata (lanceleaf liveforever, Southern California dudleya)
- Jepson Manual eFlora (TJM2) treatment of Dudleya lanceolata
- USDA Plants Profile: Dudleya lanceolata (lanceleaf liveforever)
- UC Photos gallery — Dudleya lanceolata
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- ↑ Calflora database: Dudleya lanceolata (lanceleaf liveforever) . accessed 2.2.2013
- ↑ Las Pilitas horticultural treatment: Dudleya lanceolata . accessed 2.2.2013
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- Flora of Baja California
- Natural history of the California chaparral and woodlands
- Natural history of the California Coast Ranges
- Natural history of the Peninsular Ranges
- Natural history of the Santa Monica Mountains
- Natural history of the Transverse Ranges
- Garden plants of North America
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