Field book of western wild flowers, New York, 1915, identification, west US, wildflowers, Margaret Neilson Armstrong, Margaret Neilson Armstrong, Dudleya nevadensis, Hen and Chickens, taxonomy: family = Crassulaceae, Dudleya cymosa, Canyon Live Forever, women in science, Dudleya cymosa, Dudleya, cotyledon, succulent, Cotyledon nevadensis, The illustration showcases a plant known as Hen-and-Chickens, specifically the Dudleya nevadensis species. The artwork features a cluster of fleshy, succulent leaves that are rosette-shaped at the base, with elongated flower stalks emerging centrally. Atop the stalks, delicate clusters of small, star-shaped flowers bloom, indicating the plant's reproductive phase. The broad, overlapping leaves are depicted with detailed textures, highlighting their thick, plump nature, characteristic of succulent plants. The overall composition emphasizes the unique features of the Dudleya nevadensis, making it a recognizable representation of this distinctive species