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Alluaudia

Alluaudia procera Drake

Photo by misako
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Field Notes

Description:

I spotted this Madagascan succulent that has what appears to be "leaves" on the trunk. It is a deciduous succulent plant species of the family Didiereaceae. It was in the front yard of a suburban house in Escondido, CA.

Habitat:

Suburban house front yard.

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Alluaudia procera

Species ID Suggestions

Octopus Tree

Alluadia sp.

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Dan Doucette
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Comments (3)
misako
Thank you avatb and dandoucette!
Dan Doucette
You're right, Madagascar. Not sure of the exact species though. I spotted them in the wild there. http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/6036970
Ava T-B
This is probably a plant from Madagascar just based on things I've seen at the SD Zoo.

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PublishedSeptember 6, 2011

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