Dudleya abramsii subsp. setchellii
species of plant
Dudleya abramsii subsp. setchellii, known by common name as the Santa Clara Valley dudleya or Santa Clara Valley liveforever, is a member of the Dudleya genus of succulent perennials, members of the family Crassulaceae. The Santa Clara Valley dudleya, endemic to the Santa Clara Valley region in the southern San Francisco Bay Area, was listed on 3 February 1995, as an endangered species. It is considered to be a subspecies of Dudleya abramsii, but its taxonomic status is still unclear. Its closest relative is Dudleya cymosa subsp. paniculata, which is a morphologically similar sister taxon.
Description
A perennial rosette-forming succulent, this species is characterized by pale yellow petals, a simple (not branching multiple times) inflorescence, and a restriction to serpentine soil.
Morphology
This rosettes are anywhere from 2–9 cm (0.79–3.54 in) wide, on top of stems (also referred to as caudices) that are 10–20 mm (0.39–0.79 in) wide. The stems may branch dichotomously to form 1 to 5 rosettes. The leaves are shaped oblong-triangular to lance-elliptic to lanceolate, and have a glaucous surface.
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