Dudleya alainae
Banner Dudleya
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Family: Crassulaceae
Conservation status: CNPS 3.2
Dudleya alainae (Banner Dudleya) is a California plant in the Crassulaceae family.
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Identification and appearance
Key characters: Differentiators are not available at this time.
Conservation status
CNPS 3.2
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
What plant family does Dudleya alainae belong to?
Dudleya alainae is in the Crassulaceae family, genus Dudleya.
Is Dudleya alainae rare or endangered?
Dudleya alainae carries California Rare Plant Rank 3.2, state rank S2.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Sources: CDFW CNDDB
Last updated 2026-10-08
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