June 2003

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Adenium (Adenium, Desert Rose, Impala Lily)

Plant Description

This genus is technically made up of one species, but many argue that there are at least 5 separate species. This perennial succulent has swollen base resembling an elephant’s foot that narrows into a slender trunk. Irregular branching yeilds glossy green leaves arranged in a spiral at the ends of stems. Flowers are pink, red, or white.

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