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August 5, 2005 : Dudleya pulverulenta


Keywords: Crassulaceae | Dudleya pulverulenta (Nutt.) Britton & Rose | 33073-0640-1997

Dudleya pulverulenta

This entry was posted while I was on vacation, hence the brief written accompaniment. -- Daniel

“Chalk liveforever” is native to southwest North America. It is member of the stonecrop family, the Crassulaceae, namesake of a particular plant adaptation called Crassulacean Acid Metabolism.

Posted by Daniel Mosquin at August 5, 2005 12:00 AM

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Great photo, It amazes me the amount of flowering types of plants there really is. Keep up good work.

Posted by: artifacts at August 5, 2005 4:00 AM

I just love the photos here... i this on my start up page.... this flower is awesome.... i too am constantly amazed at the photos... i look forward each day to see what beauty is there to welcome my day.

Posted by: Siabhra at August 5, 2005 12:22 PM

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