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Sempervivum is a genus of about 40 species of flowering plants in the family Crassulaceae, commonly known as houseleeks. Other common names include liveforever (the source of the taxonomical designation Sempervivum, literally "always/forever alive") and hen and chicks, a name shared with plants of other genera as well. They are succulent perennials forming mats composed of tufted leaves in rosettes. In favourable conditions they spread rapidly via offsets, and several species are valued in cultivation as groundcover for dry, sunny locations.
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Sempervivum is a genus of about 40 species of flowering plants in the family Crassulaceae, commonly known as houseleeks. Other common names include liveforever (the source of the taxonomical designation Sempervivum, literally "always/forever alive") and hen and chicks, a name shared with plants of other genera as well. They are succulent perennials forming mats composed of tufted leaves in rosettes. In favourable conditions they spread rapidly via offsets, and several species are valued in cultivation as groundcover for dry, sunny locations.
A flower of the common houseleek (Sempervivum tectorum), a popular garden succulent after the rain. Houseleeks also called Thunder plants, Roof plants or Roof foil (amongst many others) which originated from early beliefs that they could protect houses from lightning strikes. Whether this is true or not, houseleeks are evergreen, readily self-propagated, with attractive reddish-purple flower spikes. The science name “Sempervivum” translates from Latin ‘forever living’ and refers to its longevity, whereas the epithet “tectorum” means ‘of house roofs’ refers to the original use of the plant. Houseleeks remain popular on green roofs of outbuildings today. Taken in the garden. Bath, BANES; Somerset, England, UK
An opening flower bud of a tree houseleek or saucer plant, Aeonium sp, a succulent. The flower spike is pyramidal in shape. Most species of Aeonium are native to the Canary Islands. For the Macro Mondays theme: Pick Two - yellow and flower. The bud is approx. 1cm (0.4 In) wide
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Attractive rosy-pink flowers of the Cobweb Houseleek of Sempervivum arachnoideum variety. Taken in the garden. Bath, BANES, England UK.
Sempervivum species are evergreen plants and the name literally translates from the Latin as “always living” (“semper” means "always” and “vivus” means "living"). Taken in the garden. Bath, BANES, England, UK
I rushed back to the sempervivum tectorum location when sun appeared. Still gusting wind, but the shutter speed helped as did the aperture for some depth.
Still, for better examples, I suggest you look in this gallery for recent captures by other photographers:
www.flickr.com/photos/jan-timmons/galleries/7215771954919...
Thanks for looking! (Did not spritz with water ;-)
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The name Sempervivum has its origin in the Latin semper ("always") and vivus ("living"), because this perennial plant keeps its leaves in winter and is very resistant to difficult conditions of growth. (source, Wikipedia)
Sempervivum tectorum, the common houseleek, is a species of flowering plant in the family Crassulaceae, native to the mountains of southern Europe, cultivated in the whole of Europe for its appearance and a Roman tradition claiming that it protects buildings against lightning strikes.
The name Sempervivum has its origin in the Latin semper ('always') and vivus ('living'), because this perennial plant keeps its leaves in winter and is very resistant to difficult conditions of growth.
The specific epithet tectorum means 'of house roofs', referring to a traditional location for these plants.
The hairs that fringe the leaves can be seen on close inspection.
Sempervivum x 'Cobweb' (Crassulaceae - Crassulacées)
After flowering the base will die.
Après la floraison le pied va mourir.
Common names: Sempervivum Arachnoideum, Cobweb Houseleek, cobweb house-leek, live forever, Sempervivum cobweb, Hens and Chicks, Cobweb Sedum. Sempervivum cantabricum x.
Noms communs: Joubarbe aranéeuse, Sempervivum Jubarbe à toile d'araignée,
Aeonium, the tree houseleeks, is a genus of about 35 species of succulent, subtropical plants of the family Crassulaceae. Many species are popular in horticulture. While most of them are native to the Canary Islands, some are found in Madeira, Cape Verde, Morocco, in East Africa (Ethiopia, Somalia, Uganda, Tanzania and Kenya) and Yemen. (Source: Wikipedia)
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For Smile on saturday#Things with teeth my wet Houseleek
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gesehen in einem Garten in Fichtelberg am Fichtelsee, Landkreis Bayreuth, Oberfranken, Bayern;
Die Hauswurze (Sempervivum, Einzahl: die Hauswurz) sind eine Gattung in der Familie der Dickblattgewächse (Crassulaceae). Derzeit sind üblicherweise in der Fachliteratur zwischen ca. 40 bis ca. 60 Arten angegeben, ca. 200 wurden früher beschrieben, sind aber heute mehrheitlich nicht mehr als eigenständige Arten anerkannt. Zudem gibt es mittlerweile über 3000 Sorten in gärtnerischer Verwendung. Sie werden unterteilt in die Untergattungen bzw. Sektionen Sempervivum und Jovibarba. Von manchen Botanikern werden beide als eigenständige Gattungen gesehen. (Wikipedia)
Houseleeks or Liveforever (Sempervivum) are a genus of about 40 species of succulent plants of the Crassulaceae family which grow in rosettes. Another name used for some species (and also for some plants in other related genera) is Hen and chicks. (Wikipedia)
Before I found the Tree Houseleek, I saw the Irises and made a b-line for them. Although, the last time I found this garden, the Irises were the purple ones, which I love.
Those these were a wonderful 2nd best!!
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Also know as Houseleek, are succulents prized for their charming appearance and extremely resilient nature.
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Sempervivum x 'Cobweb' (Crassulaceae - Crassulacées)
After flowering the base will die.
Common names: Sempervivum Arachnoideum, Cobweb Houseleek, live forever, Sempervivum cobweb Hens and Chicks, Cobweb Sedum.
Après la floraison le pied va mourir.
Noms communs: Joubarbe aranéeuse, Sempervivum Jubarbe à toile d'araignée,
Sempervivum x 'Cobweb' (Crassulaceae - Crassulacées)
After flowering the base will die.
Après la floraison le pied va mourir.
Common names: Sempervivum Arachnoideum, Cobweb Houseleek, live forever, Sempervivum cobweb Hens and Chicks, Cobweb Sedum.
Noms communs: Joubarbe aranéeuse, Sempervivum Jubarbe à toile d'araignée,