Dudleya abramsii subsp. abramsii

Dudleya abramsii — parent species of Dudleya abramsii subsp. abramsii

Photo: parent species Dudleya abramsii · Photo by Chez Brungraber

Family: Crassulaceae · Type: Herb · Native

Dudleya abramsii subsp. abramsii is a native California herb in the Crassulaceae family.

Dudleya abramsii is a California native perennial found in southern Sierra Nevada and Peninsular Ranges on rocky granite outcrops at elevations of 750 to 1,750 meters. Flowering from May to July, this succulent produces pale flowers with red-lined petals on short inflorescences. Growing in rosettes 4 to 15 centimeters wide with stems 10 to 15 millimeters thick, it forms compact clusters on rocky surfaces. Its distinctive leaves are 1 to 11 centimeters long, oblong to lance-shaped, with a notable reddish base that adds visual interest to the plant. The rosettes develop several to many clustered leaf formations, creating a dense and sculptural appearance on exposed granite terrain.

Habitat and range

Habitat: Uncommon. Outcrops, generally granite

Elevation: 750-1750 m

California counties: Kern, Riverside, San Diego, Imperial

Outside California: northern Baja California

Bloom period

Dudleya abramsii subsp. abramsii blooms May-Jul.

How to tell it apart

vs Curio: Dudleya has thick succulent leaves in rosettes; Curio has thin, cylindrical or string-like leaves.; vs Echeveria: Dudleya flower stalks emerge from leaf axils; Echeveria flowers emerge from rosette center.; vs Sedum: Dudleya forms distinct basal rosettes; Sedum grows as spreading mats or upright stems without rosettes.; vs Aeonium: Dudleya has smooth leaf edges; Aeonium has tiny hairs along leaf margins.; vs Carpobrotus: Dudleya has rosettes under 30cm; Carpobrotus has sprawling succulent stems over 1m long.

Frequently asked questions

Is Dudleya abramsii subsp. abramsii native to California?

Yes. Dudleya abramsii subsp. abramsii is native to California (recorded as native).

When does Dudleya abramsii subsp. abramsii bloom?

Dudleya abramsii subsp. abramsii blooms May-Jul.

Where in California does Dudleya abramsii subsp. abramsii grow?

Dudleya abramsii subsp. abramsii occurs in Kern, Riverside, San Diego, Imperial, at elevations of 750-1750 m.

What plant family does Dudleya abramsii subsp. abramsii belong to?

Dudleya abramsii subsp. abramsii is in the Crassulaceae family, genus Dudleya.

What habitat does Dudleya abramsii subsp. abramsii grow in?

Dudleya abramsii subsp. abramsii grows in Uncommon. Outcrops, generally granite.

Related species

Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.

All Dudleya species · All Crassulaceae

Sources: Jepson eFlora · Index of California Plant Names · CalPhotos

Last updated 2026-10-07

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