Family: Crassulaceae
hen-and-chickens
[Sempervivum heuffelii Schott]
Merel R. Black
Etymology: Jovibarba: medieval Latin jovis and barba for Jupiter's beard; used by Charlemagne as protection of Emperial gardener from lightening
Plants: perennial forb
Conservation Status: Introduced - escaped
Plants: perennial forb
Conservation Status: Introduced - escaped
Flora of North America: Flora of North America USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos