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Ghost Echeveria

Echeveria lilacina

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Description:

Lilac colored succulent with rosette shaped leaf arrangement. New growth comes from within the rosette and arches above the plant. The flowers are pink and open in March (last two images).

Habitat:

Backyard landscaping

Reference Links:

Echeveria lilacina - Wikimedia Commons

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Comments (8)
Max Brodie
Amazing shots CindyBinghamKeiser! Thanks so much for your beautiful contributions to this mission.
CindyBinghamKeiser
Images added to show new growth arching above and flowers (images 4-6)
CindyBinghamKeiser
Thank you Courtney :) I walk past this plant daily but it really stood out today late in the afternoon. I guess it likes winter light.

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Blue & Purple Holland (482km radius)
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Southern California Wildlife
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2012 Best Wildlife Photo

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PublishedJanuary 19, 2012

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