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hi Chris,
just what exactly are succulents?  and why are they called that?

            thanks!  dean.

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Hello again Dean,

Succulents are a category of plants that store fluid in the leaves.  They as a group - have thick fleshy leaves.  The group includes cacti as well as many others.  They are generally drought tolerant.

I don't know where the name came from Dean.  My "context clue" definition is, plants that "suck" up water during periods of heavy moisture then store it for future use.

LOL.  How's that?  I honestly don't know the definition.  You've sent me to the online encyclopedia tonight.

Chris

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I have been serious about gardening for the past 10 years. I live in the high desert. We xeriscaped our front yard with cactus, daylilies, iris, roses and drought tolerant herbs.

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