Humongous hen and chicks by goodoleboy

Photography • Flowers/Plants • posted on Feb 16, 2009

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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)

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mbz2662

4:51PM | Mon, 16 February 2009

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.

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THROBBE

5:09PM | Mon, 16 February 2009

It does remind me of an artichoke! I like the last one the best!

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jocko500

5:24PM | Mon, 16 February 2009

wonderful shot of this big one here

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babuci

5:53PM | Mon, 16 February 2009

That is a huge plant! Wonderful collage, the last shot is a best.

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odie

6:11PM | Mon, 16 February 2009

My grandmother grew these! They NEVER got that big in Minnesota. Thanks for the info!

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tizjezzme

6:29PM | Mon, 16 February 2009

boy, that IS huge Harry! .. and you put together a Very nice collage. :)

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kimariehere

6:31PM | Mon, 16 February 2009

My Mom has a few of these i love them they really make a great edition to any garden !!! wonderful shots !

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RobyHermida

6:36PM | Mon, 16 February 2009

Fantastic image!!!! Roby ;O)

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bmac62

6:44PM | Mon, 16 February 2009

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.

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MrsRatbag

6:58PM | Mon, 16 February 2009

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!

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marcopolinski

7:28PM | Mon, 16 February 2009

succulently beautiful!!!

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Biffowitz

7:33PM | Mon, 16 February 2009

Fabulous shots Harry, and they grow some big huh. Are you sure you got the name right? I dont see any feathers anywhere!

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auntietk

11:44PM | Mon, 16 February 2009

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!

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lizzibell

12:29AM | Tue, 17 February 2009

nice shot...

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durleybeachbum

7:21AM | Tue, 17 February 2009

Wonderful specimens! (they could be Aeoniums that size, same family)

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CavalierLady

10:35AM | Tue, 17 February 2009

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!

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