Mission lettuce
Dudleya edulis

Family: Crassulaceae

What it is like

A bushy succulent. It grows 40 cm high and spreads 40 cm wide. The leaves are in rings often arranged in spirals. They are fleshy and like fingers. They often have a floury coating of wax. The flower stalks have arrow shaped bracts. The flowers are bell shaped. They are white.

There are (40) 84 Dudleya species.

Where it is found

It is a Mediterranean climate plant. They need warmth and light. It is best in a rich, well-drained soil. It needs an open, sunny position. It is resistant to drought but damaged by frost.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia, North America, Mexico (country/location of origin), USA

How it is used for food

The fleshy leaves are eaten raw. The stems are chewed.

Edible parts

Leaves, stems

How it is grown

It can be grown from seeds or by divisions of offsets.

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Echeveria edulis (Nutt.) A. Berger; Echeveria edulis Pursh; Sedum edule Nutt.; Stylophyllum edule (Nutt.) Britton & Rose;