Spiny tree with swollen trunk to 12′ tall (over 20′ in wild); short branches, white flowers
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Pachypodium saundersii
Spiny caudiciform to 5ft. w/large varied caudex, can be a very branchy, shrubby. Stunning pinkish white flowers.
Pachypodium succulentum
Large caudex to 12″, thin-stemmed spiny branches to 24″ with strappy leaves on top. Pink flowers.
Pachyveria “Blue”
Pachyphytum x Echeveria
Round bluish leaves, rosettes to 6″ on sprawling stems.
Pachyveria “Corvus”
Pachyphytum x Echeveria
Thick blue-green leaves with orange-red edges in full sun.
Pachyveria “Dark Red”
Thick leaves, tight clumps, dark-red hue.
Pachyveria “Dr Cornelius”
Pachyphytum glutinicaule x Echeveria
Thick rounded blue-green leaves with orange-red edges in full sun and pink tips.
Pachyveria “Draco”
Pachyphytum x Echeveria
Thick rounded blue-green leaves with purplish-brown edges in full sun.
Pachyveria “Royal Flush”
Thick leaves, tight clumps, purplish hue.
Pachyveria “Scheideckeri”
Echeveria secunda x Pachyphytum bracteosum
19th c. hybrid with stunning thick silvery-blue leaves tinged pink in full sun with red tips. It has a waxy coating that gives it a soft look. Yellow blooms in spring.
Pachyveria glauca
Thick succulent waxy leaves; 6″ rosettes; tight clumps.
Papaver nudicaule
Many brightly colored cultivars. Hardy perennials, but generally short-lived. Native to northern regions around the world (though not Iceland). Large papery flowers on tall bare stems, up to 12″. Will grow as annuals in hotter areas.
Parajubaea torallyi
Palm Tree
Grows in high altitude sandstone valleys, in dry and dusty conditions. Silvery grey leaves. Cold tolerant, drought tolerant. Large and thick at base of trunk. Grows well throughout California.
Parkinsonia aculeata
Evergreen tree
Gracefully arcing canopy, spiny branches atop a short trunk, covered in bright yellow flowers in spring.
Parkinsonia X “Desert Museum”
Cercidium “Desert Museum”
P. microphylla x P. florida x P. aculeata
Semi-Evergreen tree
Gracefully arcing canopy, thornless branches atop a short trunk, tiny leaves, covered in bright yellow flowers in spring.
Parodia buiningia
Solitary, 5″d, grey-green. Orange-yellow flowers.
Parodia chrysacanthion
Small white Ball Cactus with yellow flowers. Can handle frost but only if perfectly dry.
Parodia concinna
Usually solitary to 4″ across, flattened globose
Parodia concinna ssp. agnetae
Solitary, to 4″ high. Yellow flowers.
Parodia erinacea
Flattened, globose to 6″h x 12″w. Yellow flowers in spring. Deep ribs, single center spines.
Parodia erubescens
Dense reddish-brown spines. Solitary, 4″d x 7″h. Lemon-yellow flowers.
Parodia haselbergii
Clusters of 1″ stems w/white spines, blooms spring/summer
Parodia leninghausii
Clusters of 4″ stems to 24″ tall. Classic parodia-yellow flowers.
Parodia magnifica
6″ dia. stems can get over 12″ tall, with many offsets. Stunning yellow flowers. Thin brownish-yellow spines age to grey/white.
Parodia mammulosa
Generally solitary, 3″ high x 5″ across. Brownish spines fade to grey-white. Flowers vary from pale pink to bright yellow.
Parodia mueller-melchersii ssp. gutierrezii
20-24 ribs. Distinctive white aureoles. Variable reddish flowers. Generally solitary 2-3″, slightly vertical globose.
Parodia nigrispina
Distinct long spines with dark tips. Cylindrical stems can get to 16″ tall, 6″ across. Can branch basally, often forming moderate clumps. Yellow flowers. Listed as a Threatened Species.
Parodia nivosa
Dense white spines. Solitary to 5″ d. Bright red flowers. Will develop central wool and bristles.
Parodia ottonis
Small barrel to 6″, slow to clump; 2″ flowers
Parodia rutilans
Cylindrical 6″, brown spines, variable yellow/pink blooms
