Dudleya sp.
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Family: Crassulaceae · Type: Perennial · Native
Dudleya sp. (Dudleya) is a native California perennial in the Crassulaceae family.
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 sp. native to California?
Yes. Dudleya sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Dudleya sp. belong to?
Dudleya sp. is in the Crassulaceae family, genus Dudleya.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Sources: Jepson eFlora · CalPhotos
Last updated 2026-04-14
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