Chalk Lettuce, Chalk dudleya
Dudleya pulverulenta
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Basic Information
Family: Crassulaceae
Genus: dudleya
Plant ID (slug): dudleya-pulverulenta
Numeric ID: 24157
USDA Hardiness: 7-10
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Dudleya pulverulenta is a PERENNIAL. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 8. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.
Distribution
South-western N. America - California to Arizona.
Habitats
Cultivated Beds;
Edible Uses
Leaves - raw[46, 61, 161].
Medicinal Uses
None known
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Dudleya pulverulenta Chalk Lettuce, Chalk dudleya