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The Aeonium Plant or “Bejeque” is one of the most distinctive plants of the Canary Islands\u2019 flora<\/a>.<\/strong>
Its fleshy leaves and ability to grow in unlikely places make it a true symbol of resilience and natural beauty.
On La Palma, this succulent thrives on cliffs, sunlit slopes, and old stone walls.<\/strong>
It forms small green rosettes that seem to bloom directly from volcanic rock.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A Genus Full of Life and Color<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The term “bejeque” refers to a broad group of plants of the Aeonium genus, belonging to the Crassulaceae family<\/strong>.
There are more than 30 species in the Canary archipelago<\/strong>, many of them endemic to a single island.<\/strong>
Some species also grow in Madeira and North Africa, but the Canary Islands host the greatest diversity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On La Palma, several types of Aeonium can be found, some unique to the island and adapted to different altitudes and climates<\/strong>.
Their appearance varies greatly. Some form large compact rosettes, while others are small and delicate, with green, reddish, or purple tones depending on sunlight exposure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aeonium Species on La Palma<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The island is home to several species, including native and endemic ones:<\/p>\n\n\n\n