Humongous hen and chicks by goodoleboy
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Captured 2/14/09, very early in the morning, within walking distance of my reactionary residence. This is from the same succulent patch that I previously posted one of on 2/7/09.
This time I brought along my tape measure, and when I say humongous, this beauty spanned 24-inches/60.96 centimeters (2-feet/0.6096 meters) horizontally from tip to tip. That is one big Mother! Not so humble this one!
It is commonly known as Hen and Chicks -- actually, they remind me of huge artichokes -- the Latin name is Sempervivum (always living). Just one of forty varieties of this genus, which belongs to the Crassulaseae family of succulents.
The early morning sun really brought out the shadows and overnight dew on this lovely.
Much better viewed full size.
It was adjacent to the corner curb and growing out toward the street where I was standing, which was close to the curb. And, yes, there was some traffic on the move behind me, but anything for a photo, I always say. We picture takers laugh at danger!
Thankx for dropping by, and may this be the beginning of a most propitious week.
Comments (17)
Nice collage Harry.. and that is one big plant :) I usually bring someone (my hubby) along to watch my back.. lol... being a fellow photographic risk-taker~ hahaha.
It does remind me of an artichoke! I like the last one the best!
wonderful shot of this big one here
That is a huge plant! Wonderful collage, the last shot is a best.
My grandmother grew these! They NEVER got that big in Minnesota. Thanks for the info!
boy, that IS huge Harry! .. and you put together a Very nice collage. :)
My Mom has a few of these i love them they really make a great edition to any garden !!! wonderful shots !
Fantastic image!!!! Roby * * * * * * ;O)
Voluptuous, attractive, "hot," appealing to the eye! That's one bodacious sucker Harry:) Your photography and collage is peerless. I like how fruitful you are making your early morning walks.
Wow! I've never even heard of one that big, this is a fantastic capture (did you need a wide angle lens?) They must be using Miracle-Gro!
succulently beautiful!!!
Fabulous shots Harry, and they grow some big huh. Are you sure you got the name right? I dont see any feathers anywhere!
Two FEET??? Yikes! That's totally amazing. The succulent that ate Norwalk. Wow. I've seen 'em maybe five or six inches across. This is astonishing! Excellent photography, and a fascinating thing to see!
nice shot...
Wonderful specimens! (they could be Aeoniums that size, same family)
W O W !!! California must be like the garden of eden as far as growing climate is concerned! I have never in my life seen a hen and chick that large!! Amazing and quite a find and set of images, Harry!
VERY VERY PRETTY