# Canyon liveforever (*Dudleya cymosa*) Canyon liveforever is a special succulent plant that grows in rocky places. Its thick leaves help it store water, making it perfect for dry areas. - **Category:** [Plants](https://www.snappit.app/explore/categories/plant) - **Rarity:** Common - **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low - **Snaps:** 3 - **Habitat:** Mountain regions ![Canyon liveforever](https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:Redirect/file/Dudleya_cymosa_2.jpg&width=800) Photo: Stan Shebs, CC BY-SA 3.0 · [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Dudleya_cymosa_2.jpg) ## Appearance The Canyon liveforever is a small succulent plant featuring a rosette of thick, fleshy leaves that can be chalky green, grey, or even reddish. Its vibrant star-shaped flowers range from bright yellow to orange-red, standing out against rocky backdrops. ## Taxonomy - **Kingdom:** Plantae - **Phylum:** Tracheophyta - **Class:** Magnoliopsida - **Order:** Saxifragales - **Family:** Crassulaceae - **Genus:** Dudleya ## Interesting facts - It can be found tucked into tiny rock cracks, blooming with bright, starry flowers! - Its 'dusty' leaves are covered in a natural sunscreen to beat the harsh sun! - Some liveforever species can live for 50-100 years, truly living up to its name! - This plant can grow upside down from cliff faces, clinging with mighty roots! ## Special abilities - **Water Tank Leaves:** Canyon liveforever has thick, succulent leaves that store precious water, helping it survive long dry spells in arid places. - **Sun Shield:** This plant is covered in a powdery, waxy coating, called farina, that reflects sunlight and reduces water loss in intense heat. - **Rock Gripper:** Canyon liveforever can grow roots into small rock crevices, anchoring itself firmly on steep, rocky slopes. ## Measurements & details - **Height:** 5-30 cm - **Spread:** 10-20 cm - **Flower Size:** 1-2 cm - **Bloom Season:** Spring to early summer - **Edible:** Yes - **Toxicity:** None - **Lifecycle:** Perennial - **Pollination Method:** Insect ## Ecological connections - **Pollinates:** European Honey Bee (*Apis mellifera*) — Bees visit its bright flowers for nectar and pollen. - **Pollinates:** [Yellow-faced Bumble Bee](https://www.snappit.app/explore/yellow-faced-bumble-bee) (*Bombus vosnesenskii*) — Bumblebees help carry pollen between its cheerful blossoms. - **Pollinates:** [Monarch Butterfly](https://www.snappit.app/explore/monarch-butterfly) (*Danaus plexippus*) — Butterflies are attracted to the colorful blooms, aiding pollination. ## Traits - [Flowering](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/flowering): Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle. - [Evergreen](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/evergreen): Evergreen plants retain their foliage throughout the year, never shedding all their leaves at once. - [Drought Tolerant](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/drought-tolerant): Drought-tolerant plants can survive and flourish in conditions with limited water availability. - [Succulent](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/succulent): Succulent plants have thickened, fleshy parts, usually leaves or stems, adapted to store water in arid climates. - [Colorful](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/colorful): Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors. - [Pollinator Magnet](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/pollinator-magnet): Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms. - [Mountain](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/mountain): This habitat trait identifies species found in mountainous regions, characterized by high elevation, steep slopes, and varying climate zones. - [Longevous](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/longevous): This trait characterizes organisms with an exceptionally long lifespan compared to others of their kind. - [Endangered](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/endangered): Endangered status indicates a species is at a very high risk of extinction in the wild in the near future. ## Collections - [Plants](https://www.snappit.app/explore/collections/plants) ## Safety **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low Don't touch plants without asking an adult first, some can be prickly! ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How to identify Canyon liveforever? Compare leaf arrangement, rosette shape, ribs, spines and flowers. Keep in mind that drought and strong sun can shift a plant's color and shape. Succulent Identifier: upload a photo and compare the visible details. ### How tall is Canyon liveforever? 5-30 cm ### How wide does Canyon liveforever spread? 10-20 cm ### How big are the flowers on Canyon liveforever? 1-2 cm ### When does Canyon liveforever bloom? Spring to early summer ### Is Canyon liveforever edible? Yes ### Is Canyon liveforever toxic? None ### What is Canyon liveforever's lifecycle? Perennial ## Where to spot - [Alder Creek Grove](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/alder-creek-grove) — California, US · Forest - [Bagby Stationhouse, Water Tanks and Turntable](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/bagby-stationhouse-water-tanks-and-turntable) — California, US · Historic District - [Knights Ferry](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/knights-ferry) — California, US · Historic Site - [Old Auburn Historic District](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/old-auburn-historic-district) — California, US · Historic District - [Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/malakoff-diggins-state-historic-park) — California, US · State Park [View all places to see Canyon liveforever](https://www.snappit.app/guides/where-to-see/canyon-liveforever) ## More Plants - [white snakeroot](https://www.snappit.app/explore/white-snakeroot) (*Ageratina altissima*) - [tree-of-heaven](https://www.snappit.app/explore/tree-of-heaven) (*Ailanthus altissima*) - [western sword fern](https://www.snappit.app/explore/western-sword-fern) (*Polystichum munitum*) - [common milkweed](https://www.snappit.app/explore/common-milkweed) (*Asclepias syriaca*) --- Source: [Canyon liveforever: Facts & Places to See — Snappit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/canyon-liveforever)