Oct 14, 2009

Dyckia chorestaminea just a few of its many looks

The world narrowest leaved Dyckia!
Dyckia chorestaminea
is a citizen Dyckia and was found dwelling
on top of some Porto Alegre City, the biggest South Brazilian Region city.
I t may present very narrow leaves, in fact the narrowest leaved Dyckia.



It may also be so small it fit inside a ladies hand.


The above plants are also Dyckia chorestaminea but
this variety is native to a most southern habitat.

Notice the flower sticks here.
This plant here can be very red in its rubra form.
This minute Dyckia chorestaminea varieties are all native to Morro do Carvão,
Northernmost edge of Lagoa dos Patos Lagoon.








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