Information AboutDudleya Virens |
| CATEGORIES ABOUT DUDLEYA VIRENS | |
| crassulaceae | |
| endangered species | |
| flora of california | |
''Dudleya virens'' ('''Alabaster plant''' or '''Island live-forever''') is an uncommon species of Perennial , Succulent plant in the family Crassulaceae , native to California and Mexico , growing in Los Angeles County , the Channel Islands , and Guadalupe Island . It grows on rocky, coastal bluffs below 400 m altitude, and is listed as an Endangered Species . The 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 Flower s are white, with five petals 7-10 mm long; they are produced in April, May, and June. Hummingbirds visit the flowers for their Nectar . It grows best in full sun or light shade inland, preferring well-drained Soil . Cultivation The Alabaster plant serves as excellent drought-tolerant groundcover to replace common forms of Ice Plant and is ideal for succulent or rock gardens. EXTERNAL LINKS |
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