AEONIUM smithii

Aeonium smithii is a small succulent that branches to form a small shrub up to 2 feet (60 cm) tall. Its stems have whitish bristly hairs, giving them a shaggy appearance, though older stems tend to lose these hairs. During the winter-spring growing season, the rosettes are up to 6 inches (15 cm) in diameter. The spoon-shaped or paddle-shaped leaves are velvety to the touch and glossy on the upper surface. They have wavy margins, with the waviness varying from slight to pronounced. The leaves also have lengthwise purple or brownish dashes, especially on the undersides and these are thickened water-storing structures. The flower stalks are up 6 inches (15 cm) above the rosettes of leaves. Flowers are yellow and up to 1 inch (2.5 cm) in diameter.