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Dudleya pulverulenta

Family: Crassulaceae

What it is like

A succulent plant. It grows a rind of wide, flat, fleshy leaves. They are pale green. These spread 45 cm across. It produces a tall erect stem 60 cm long. The plant has a coating of powdery wax. There are many flowers on a flower stalk. They are reddish.

Where it is found

It is a Mediterranean climate plant. It grows in open rocky areas. It suits USDA hardiness zone 8.

Countries/locations it is found in

Mexico, North America, USA

How it is used for food

The leaves can be eaten raw.

Edible parts

Leaves, stems

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Teilplant

Synonyms

Cotyledon pulverulenta Baker; Echeveria argentea Lem.; Echeveria pulverulenta Nutt.;