Dudleya virens

Dudleya virens
Dudleya virens
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

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).

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.

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.

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  • Dudleya virens —   Dudleya virens …   Wikipedia Español

  • Dudleya virens — ID 28847 Symbol Key DUVI Common Name bright green dudleya Family Crassulaceae Category Dicot Division Magnoliophyta US Nativity Native to U.S. US/NA Plant Yes State Distribution CA Growth Habit Forb/herb Duration …   USDA Plant Characteristics

  • Dudleya virens ssp. virens — ID 28853 Symbol Key DUVIV Common Name bright green dudleya Family Crassulaceae Category Dicot Division Magnoliophyta US Nativity Native to U.S. US/NA Plant Yes State Distribution CA Growth Habit Forb/herb Duration …   USDA Plant Characteristics

  • Dudleya virens ssp. hassei — ID 28848 Symbol Key DUVIH Common Name bright green dudleya Family Crassulaceae Category Dicot Division Magnoliophyta US Nativity Native to U.S. US/NA Plant Yes State Distribution CA Growth Habit Forb/herb Duration …   USDA Plant Characteristics

  • Dudleya virens ssp. insularis — ID 28851 Symbol Key DUVII Common Name bright green dudleya Family Crassulaceae Category Dicot Division Magnoliophyta US Nativity Native to U.S. US/NA Plant Yes State Distribution CA Growth Habit Forb/herb Duration …   USDA Plant Characteristics

  • Dudleya virens (Rose) Moran ssp. virens — Symbol DUVIV Common Name bright green dudleya Botanical Family Crassulaceae …   Scientific plant list

  • Dudleya virens (Rose) Moran ssp. virens — Symbol DUVIV Common Name bright green dudleya Botanical Family Crassulaceae …   Scientific plant list

  • Dudleya virens (Rose) Moran — Symbol DUVI Common Name bright green dudleya Botanical Family Crassulaceae …   Scientific plant list

  • Dudleya virens (Rose) Moran ssp. hassei (Rose) Moran — Symbol DUVIH Common Name bright green dudleya Botanical Family Crassulaceae …   Scientific plant list

  • Dudleya virens (Rose) Moran ssp. hassei (Rose) Moran — Symbol DUVIH Common Name bright green dudleya Botanical Family Crassulaceae …   Scientific plant list

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