Dudleya chasmophyta
| Dudleya chasmophyta | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Saxifragales |
| Family: | Crassulaceae |
| Genus: | Dudleya |
| Species: | D. chasmophyta |
| Binomial name | |
| Dudleya chasmophyta S.McCabe sp. nov. | |
Dudleya chasmophyta, commonly known as the Santiago Canyon liveforever or the crevice live-forever, is a rare succulent endemic to Orange County, California. It is known from a single population occupying a steep cliff band. When first classified this population was originally lumped with Dudleya cymosa ssp. ovatifolia, but genomic testing led to Dudleya chasmophyta's confirmation as a separate species in 2024.[2][3] It has yellow flowers and blooms late spring - early summer.[1][4]
References
- 1 2 NatureServe (1 May 2026). "Dudleya chasmophyta Crevice Live-forever". NatureServe Explorer. Arlington, Virginia. Retrieved 30 May 2026.
- ↑ "Genetic Research Aids in Naming New Rare Succulent Species from Orange County". Santa Barbara Botanic Garden. Retrieved 2026-05-29.
- ↑ McCabe, Stephen Ward; Hasenstab-Lehman, Kristen; Guilliams, C. Matt (March 2024). "A New, Rare Cliff-Dwelling Dudleya (Crassulaceae) Species from Orange County, California". Madroño. 70 (3). doi:10.3120/0024-9637-70.3.151. ISSN 0024-9637. Archived from the original on 2025-04-29.
- ↑ "Dudleya chasmophyta". rareplants.cnps.org. Retrieved 2026-05-29.