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Ironweed.
Oakland School Butterfly Garden. An educational tool for lifecycle study. Open to the public.
Family: Crassulaceae
Genus: Echeveria runyonii “Topsy Turvy”
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Native Habitat: Mexico
Flower: Pink, Red
Cultivar Availability: Common Locally in Some Areas
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Family: Euphorbiaceae
Genus: Euphorbia milii var. splendens
Common Name(s): Crown of Thorns
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Native Habitat: Northeastern Madagascar
Flower: Red
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Scientific Name: Euphorbia milii var. splendens Des Moul.
Synonym: Euphorbia splendens
Cultivar Availability: Common
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Family: Aloaceae
Genus: Gasteria nitida var. armstrongii
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Synonym(s): Gasteria armstrongii
Native Habitat: South Africa
Flower: Orange
Cultivar Availability: Uncommon
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An educational tool for lifecycle study. A natural prairie habitat, open to the public. Located behind the school, East side. Recently underwent restoration by Ron Frazier.
Family: Portulacaceae
Genus: Anacampseros karasmontana
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Native Habitat: Southern Namibia; Northern Cape Province, South Africa
Flower: Pink
Cultivar Availability: Unusual
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Family: Crassulaceae
Genus: Crassula rupestris
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Native Habitat: Namibia : South Africa
Flower: White
Cultivar Availability: Common Locally in Some Areas
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Family: Euphorbiaceae
Genus: Euphorbia trigona
Common Name(s): African Milk Tree
Synonym(s): Euphorbia hermentiana
Native Habitat: Central & South Africa
Flower: White
Cultivar Availability: Common
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Family: Aizoaceae
Genus: Delosperma sutherlandii
Common Name(s): Hardy Iceplant
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Native Habitat: South Africa
Flower: Pink, White
Cultivar Availability: Common in some Areas
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Family: Crassulaceae
Genus: Aeonium haworthii
Common Name(s): Haworth's Aeonium
Synonym(s): Aeonium decorum
Native Habitat: Canary Islands
Flower: Green, Yellow
Cultivar Availability: Common
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Portulacaceae Portulaca grandiflora. Moss Roses. The plant is low maintenance and drought tolerant. An annual that grows like a weed in Las Vegas, Nevada.
A handheld slow exposure of the blue-green vase, using only indirect light, yields this vivid blue.
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Family: Aloaceae
Genus: Haworthia venosa v. tesselata
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Synonym(s): Native Habitat: South Africa
Flower: Green, White
Cultivar Availability: Common
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Echeveria 'Topsy Turvy, believed to be a variant of Echeveria runyonii, forms upswept rosettes to 6" or more in diameter. The leaves are tubular with widened tips, and icy silver blue in color. 'Topsy Turvy' is considered by some to be a monstrose form, as the leaves are tubular, whereas the leaves of Echeveria runyonii are somewhat flattened, fleshy and have rounded tips. A very easily grown plant that is excellent for windowsill culture, in the rock garden or as a patio plant. In habitat, many Echeverias grow on rocky outcroppings at higher altitudes. In this habitat, the water drains quickly away from the roots of the plant, never allowing the plant to remain waterlogged. For this reason, it is essential in cultivation to use a very porous soil, which will allow quick drainage. Bright light is required to prevent "stretching" of Echeverias ("stretching" occurs when a moderately fast growing plant such as an Echeveria, is grown in dim light or over-fertilized, which causes overly lush growth that contributes to weak, pallid plants). Water thoroughly when soil is dry to the touch. Protect from frost.
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Bright multi-colored Lantana seen at a local nursery, Sunset Merrihew Gardens in Santa Monica. This variety Piñata grows in full sun 12" - 16" tall.
Asclepias fascicularis is a perennial with three foot tall stem and narrow five inch leaves, and a white flower cluster. Milkweeds need sun and are drought tolerant. Native from Southeast Washington and adjacent Idaho through California,Oregon into Baja California and west into Nevada. Host plant for Monarch butterflies.
Prince's Plume - Stanleya pinnata is a perennial native California plant. Can be found in hillsides, canyons and open areas. Southern California coast ranges, Imperial, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernadino, San Diego, Santa Barbara, Ventura counties, most of Western U.S. It is also found in North Dakota and Texas. Prince's Plume typically grows 1 - 5 feet tall. Flowers July through October. Prefers well-draining soil and full sun. Drought tolerant at 10 inches a year minimum.
Family: Aloaceae
Genus: Aloe humilis
Common Name(s): Spider Aloe
Synonym(s): Aloe subtuberculata, Aloe humilis acuminata, Aloe humilis echinata, Aloe humilis incurva, Aloe humilis semiguttata, Aloe humilis suberecta, Aloe humilis subtuberculata, Aloe suberecta acuminata, Aloe humilis semiguttata, Aloe tuberculata, Aloe incurva, Aloe acuminata, Aloe humilis candollei, Aloe humilis minor, Aloe acuminata major, Catevala humilis, Aloe humilis, Aloe humilis humilis, Aloe perfoliata humilis, Aloe suberecta, Aloe echinata
Distribution: South Africa
Flower: Pink, Red
Cultivar Availability: Common Locally in Some Areas
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Snow-on-the-Mountain, Euphorbia marginata
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested. Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction.
Family: Cactaceae
Genus: Rebutia marsoneri
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Synonym(s): Rebutia senilis, Rebutia krainziana, Rebutia minuscula
Native Habitat: Jujuy - Argentina
Flower: Orange, Red, White, Yellow
Cultivar Availability: Common
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Dyckia "Brittle Star"
Inter-City Cactus & Succulent Show 08.17.13
Los Angeles County Arboretum
Arcadia, CA
Family: Crassulaceae
Genus: Aeonium simsii v. Bicolor
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Synonym(s): Sempervivum simsii, Sempervivum caespitosum, Aeonium caespitosum, Sempervivum ciliatum
Native Habitat: Canary Islands
Flower: Yellow
Cultivar Availability: Uncommon
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Family: Cactaceae
Genus: Rebutia marsoneri
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Synonym(s): Rebutia senilis, Rebutia krainziana, Rebutia minuscula
Native Habitat: Jujuy - Argentina
Flower Color(s): Orange, Red, White, Yellow
Cultivar Availability: Common
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This is a beautiful cold hardy palm that is very easy to grow. It is also drought tolerant, inexpensive and readily available at nurseries and discount stores. Like many palms, the pindo produces an elaborate flowering structure called an inflorescence - the orange fruit forms on these structures after the female flowers have been pollinated. In the deep south, a jelly is made from these fruits. They have a terrific taste that starts out like apple and tranforms to tart tropical flavors as it tantalizes the tongue. Too bad the fruit has a large seed and stringy fibrous flesh or I would eat them by the handful!
This palm produces a large quantity of fruit, which can be a nuisance, as ripening fruit attracts wasps and other insects. Remove flower stalks to avoid messy cleanups.
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