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XfrogPlants | USA Southwest

XfrogPlants USA Southwest Contents : 60 3D Models: in Maya, 3ds Max, Vue, Lightwave, Cinema 4D, .OBJ, modo, .3DS .tgo or MicroStation formats.

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XfrogPlants Development: Orio Menoni : Modeler, Documentation

Jan Walter Schliep : Modeler

Jan Heuschele : Modeler

Tany Heider : Rendering

Karin Rudokas : Research and Development

Peter Fantke : Research and Development

Bernd Lintermann : Research and Development

Oliver Deussen : Research and Development

Stewart McSherry : Product Manager

01.

Century Plant

( Agave americana, Agave americana var. Marginata )

Plant Origin : Eastern Mexico Environment : Arid areas, in full sunlight, on very well-drained soil Climate : Hot, warm

Notes :

The Century Plant blooms after 10 years in native areas and after 60 years in cooler climates. It is monocarpic (dies after blooming) but produces many offsets. Often used for fencing. The heart of the plant can be eaten when roasted.

Model 3 1.3 m green Agave americana

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Model 2 1.5 m bluish green Agave americana

Model 1 1.4 m green Agave americana

01. Century Plant ( Agave americana, Agave americana var. Marginata )

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Model 4 1.4 m green, yellow edge Agave americana var. Marginata

Model 6 1.4 m green, yellow edge Agave americana var. Marginata

Model 5 1.4 m green, yellow stripe Agave americana var. Marginata

01. Century Plant ( Agave americana, Agave americana var. Marginata )

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Desert Agave

( Agave deserti )

Plant Origin : Southern Arizona, Southern California, Baja California Environment : Low desert scrub, from 350 to 2,200 m Climate : Hot, warm

Notes :

The Desert Agave grows under the full sun, on alkaline soil and sand. In Arizona, rosettes are often solitary, while in California they may form large clumps. The Desert Agave was used for food by the Cahuilla people.

Model 2 1.7 m (stem 5 m) green, yellow flowers

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Model 1 1.7 m (stem 4 m) green

Model 3 1.6 m green

02. Desert Agave ( Agave deserti )

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Bishop’s Cap

( Astrophytum myriostigma, Astrophytum ornatum )

Plant Origin : Central and Northern Mexico Environment : Arid areas, in full sunlight, on dry soil Climate : Hot, warm

Notes :

The family name Astrophytum means “star plant” (from ancient Greek), and refers to the shape of this cactus.

Bishop Cap is the vulgar name given to the myriostigma species. Astrophyta come in many variations and cultivars. They are one of the most popular cacti.

Model 3 100 cm green, white dots, yellow flower Astrophytum ornatum

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Model 2 30 cm green, yellow flower Astrophytum myriostigma var. Potosinum

03. Bishop’s Cap ( Astrophytum myriostigma, Astrophytum ornatum )

Model 1 30 cm bluish green Astrophytum myriostigma lem

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Giant Saguaro

( Carnegiea gigantea )

Plant Origin : Southern Arizona, Southeast of California, Northwest of Mexico Environment : Desert Climate : Hot, warm

Notes :

The Giant Saguaro is the largest member of the Cactaceae family. It can weight up to 12 tons and lives approx. 200 years. It does not thrive outside of it’s wild native area. The flowers grow on the tips of branches and open only in the cooler nights. The Giant Saguaro has been used as food and drink, and it’s still used in ceremonies.

Model 3 10 m yellow flowers

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Model 2 8.5 m white flowers

04. Giant Saguaro ( Carnegiea gigantea )

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Model 1 9m orange flowers

05.

Paloverde

( Cercidium floridum )

Tree/Shrub, evergreen broadleaf Shape : Broad spreading Origin : Arizona Environment : Arid areas Climate : Hot, warm Notes :

A small tree or shrub, the Paloverde tree is very drought-resistant and grows well in all arid regions, where it finds no competition from similar species. It’s yellow blooming (early spring) lasts a whole month. It tolerates full sun. The fruit is edible.

Model 2 7m tree yellow flowers

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Model 4 5m shrub green

Model 1 9m tree green

Model 3 4m shrub yellow flowers

05. Paloverde ( Cercidium floridum )

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Staghorn Cholla

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( Cylindropuntia versicolor )

Plant Origin : Southwest of USA Environment : Arid areas, on dry slopes Climate : Hot, warm

Notes :

The Staghorn Cholla is often found in mixed stands together with Paloverde, Giant Saguaro and Prickly Pear.

Chollas with green stems and purple stems can be found next to each other. The central part of the stem gets darker with age and turns into a woody structure.

Model 1 3m green, red flowers

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Model 2 1.2 m brown, red flowers

06. Staghorn Cholla ( Cylindropuntia versicolor )

Model 3 2m brown, red flowers

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Barrel Cactus

( Echinocactus acanthodes )

Plant Origin : Southwest of USA, Northern Mexico Environment : Arid areas, on rich, well-drained soil, full sun to light shade Climate : Hot, warm, mild

Notes :

The Barrel Cactus is one of about ten species of Echinocacti coming from the Southwest of USA. Like all Echinocacti, it needs full sun and little water, and is fairly cold-resistant, down to 20° F. (-7°C). The family name Echinocactus comes from ancient Greek and means something like “hedgehog thistle”.

Model 3 180 cm green brown-yellow needles

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Model 2 100 cm green yellow needles

Model 1 65 cm green brown-yellow needles

07. Barrel Cactus ( Echinocactus acanthodes )

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Rainbow Cactus

( Echinocereus dasyacanthus, Echinocereus pectinatus )

Plant Origin : Southern USA (Texas, New Mexico), Northern Mexico Environment : Arid areas Climate : Hot, warm

Notes :

Respectively known as “Texas Rainbow Hedgehog” and “Arizona Rainbow Hedgehog”, both species (together with other varieties) are collectively known as Rainbow Cactus. The Rainbow Cactus grows faster than the average succulentae. The fruits are rich of sugar and are appreciated by the desert fauna.

Model 1 30 cm green, red needles, dasyacanthus

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Model 2 30 cm green, red needles yellow flower dasyacanthus

Model 3 40 cm dark green, light grey needles pectinatus

08. Rainbow Cactus ( Echinocereus dasyacanthus, Echinocereus pectinatus )

Model 4 40 cm dark green, light grey needles, purple flower pectinatus

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Strawberry Hedgehog

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( Echinocereus engelmannii )

Plant Origin : USA (Southern California, Arizona), Mexico (Baja California) Environment : Arid areas, full sunlight to light shade Climate : Hot, warm

Notes :

The Strawberry Hedgehog is one of the most common hedgehog cacti in the Southwest of America, but there are many subspecies and some of them are rare. It grows slowly and needs little water. The fruits are edible and they taste like strawberries. They are eaten by birds and rodents.

Model 3 40 cm brown-green grey needles

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Model 2 30 cm green yellow needles

Model 1 25 cm green grey-brown needles

09. Strawberry Hedgehog ( Echinocereus engelmannii )

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Arizona Barrel Cactus

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( Ferocactus wislizenii )

Plant Origin : Sonora and Chihuahua deserts (Arizona, New Mexico) Environment : On desert washes, gravely slopes, beneath canyon walls Climate : Hot, warm

Notes :

The Arizona Barrel cactus is part of the Ferocactus genus, whose name means “wild cactus”. These species are always cylindrical or barrel-shaped and amongst the largest cacti of North America. The flowers always grow at the top of the plant. The fruits are fleshy and juicy, but they’re not considered edible.

Model 3 1m green grey needles

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Model 2 2m green grey needles

10. Arizona Barrel Cactus ( Ferocactus wislizenii )

Model 1 1.5 m green grey needles

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Ocotillo

( Fouqueria splendens )

Plant Origin : Southwest of North America Environment : Arid areas, on rocky slopes and mountain sides Climate : Hot, warm

Notes :

Also known as Candlewood. Although the Ocotillo looks like a cactus, it is not part of the cacti family. It is a drought-deciduous plant, meaning that the stems are leafless in dry times, growing leaves only in the better times. Ocotillo is often used for natural fencing because new plants grow easily by planting single stems.

Model 3 3.5 m green leaf red flower

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Model 4 3.5 m green leaf red flower (low poly)

Model 1 3m green leaf

Model 2 3.5 m green leaf

11. Ocotillo ( Fouqueria splendens )

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12.

Organ Pipe Cactus

( Lemaireocereus thurberi, Stenocereus thurberi )

Plant Origin : Southwest of USA, Northern Mexico Environment : Arid areas Climate : Hot, warm

Notes :

The Organ Pipe Cactus is a large cactus forming a cluster of stems up to 6 m. tall. Several similar species exist in the native regions. Blooming is June through July. The fruit is edible and harvested by native areas people. The fruits can be stewed into jam or candied.

Model 3 4.1 m green Lemaireocereus

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Model 1 4m green Lemaireocereus

12. Organ Pipe Cactus ( Lemaireocereus thurberi, Stenocereus thurberi )

Model 2 4.8 m green Lemaireocereus

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Model 4 3.5 m green Stenocereus

Model 5 4.2 m green Stenocereus

12. Organ Pipe Cactus ( Lemaireocereus thurberi, Stenocereus thurberi )

Model 6 3.7 m green Stenocereus

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Miller’s Pincushion

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( Mammillaria millerii )

Plant Origin : Southwest of USA (Arizona) Environment : Hillsides and bajadas, uplands, often growing on the rocks Climate : Hot, warm

Notes :

Also known as Arizona Fishhook. The stem of Miller’s Pincushion is almost completely covered by a layer of radial spines. The flowers appear in May or June, or after summer rains. The small, hooked spines can easily hook into the flesh of animals, as an effective defence.

Model 1 40 m green white-purple flower

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Model 2 50 m green

Model 3 38 m green white-purple flower

13. Miller’s Pincushion ( Mammillaria millerii )

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Model 4 40 cm group of cacti

13. Miller’s Pincushion ( Mammillaria millerii )

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Teddy Bear Cholla

( Opuntia bigelovii )

Plant Origin : Southwest USA (California, Arizona, New Mexico), Northern Mexico Environment : Arid areas, on mesas and dry rocky slopes up to 900 m Climate : Hot, warm

Notes :

This Cholla usually grows on a single stem, the sharp spines have a fuzzy appearance when seen from a distance. It grows in full sunlight on dry, rocky slopes. It can form impenetrable barriers and it’s therefore useful for natural fencing.

Model 3 1.3 m

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Model 2 1.4 m Model 1 1.6 m

14. Teddy Bear Cholla ( Opuntia bigelovii )

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Prickly Pear

( Opuntia engelmannii )

Plant Origin : Southwest of USA (Arizona, California), Northern Mexico Environment : Arid areas, on well-drained, dry soil, from 300 to 1,300 m Climate : Hot, warm

Notes :

The Prickly Pear Cactus is a well diffused plant in the Southwest of North America, growing in the full sun, needing little or no water even for long periods. The fruits are edible and loved by wildlife.

The attractive flowers bloom April to May.

Model 3 1.2 m green, orange flower purple pear (group)

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Model 2 1.2 m green,orange flower purple pear (group)

15. Prickly Pear ( Opuntia engelmannii )

Model 1 1.1 m green, orange flower purple pear

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Santa Rita Prickly Pear

( Opuntia engelmannii var. Violacea )

Plant Origin : Sonora desert (Arizona) Environment : Arid areas, on dry rocky slopes Climate : Hot, warm

Notes :

The Santa Rita Prickly Pear is a slow growing cactus of purple colour when young or when drought-stressed, or cold-stressed. At adult age, in normal conditions, it’s pads are of a dusty bluegrey colour. The chromatic appeal make of this cactus a popular choice for potting. Flowers (AprilMay) are lemon yellow coloured.

Model 3 1.1 m group, purple

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Model 2 1.1 m group, purple

Model 1 1.1 m group, purple

16. Santa Rita Prickly Pear ( Opuntia engelmannii var. Violacea )

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Jumping Cholla

( Opuntia fulgida )

Plant Origin : Southern Arizona, Northern Mexico Environment : Arid areas, in full sunlight, from 300 to 1,000 m.

Climate : Hot, warm

Notes :

Also known as “Chainfruit Cholla” or “Hanging Chain Cholla” because of the hanging fruits. The name “jumping” comes from the ease with which the needles detach when brushed, like if they jump onto you. The spines on the older stems are of a darker colour than on the young stems, where they’re of a straw-like colour.

Model 1 2.5 m

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Model 2 2m

17. Jumping Cholla ( Opuntia fulgida )

Model 3 1.1 m

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Pencil Cholla

( Opuntia ramosissima )

Plant Origin : Southwest of USA, Northern Mexico Environment : arid areas, in full sunlight, on sandy very well-drained soil Climate : hot, warm, mild

Notes :

Also known as “Diamond Cholla” or “Branching Pencil”.

It blooms in late Spring. The numerous minute spines are easily dislodged at the simple touch, and they get stuck in the skin, where they are difficult to remove. The Pencil Cholla is fairly cold-tolerant.

Model 1 1.6 m

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Model 2 1.4 m

18. Pencil Cholla ( Opuntia ramosissima )

Model 3 1.2 m

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Joshua Tree

( Yucca brevifolia )

Plant Origin : Southwest of USA, Northern Mexico Environment : Arid areas, in full or partial sunlight, on sandy rocky soil Climate : Hot, warm

Notes :

Joshua Tree is a large, erect arboreal plant, usually (but not always) singlestemmed. Branches are erect, either ascending or spreading. Young exemplars are usually not branched while adult ones are forked and dense. It’s not easy to tell the age of a Joshua Tree because of the absence of annual rings. The sweet blossoms, the seeds, and the juicy fruits are all edible.

Model 1 9m green leaf

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Model 2 6.5 m green leaf Model 3 2.5 m green leaf

19. Joshua Tree ( Yucca brevifolia )

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Soaptree Yucca

( Yucca elata )

Plant Origin : Southwest of North America Environment : Grasslands, desert areas Climate : Hot, warm

Notes :

The Soaptree Yucca is present in many desert scrub communities and is also an important plant in the semi-desert grasslands. Native Arizonans used to make baskets with the leaves. They also used to eat the blossoms, which are indeed edible. The roots were used to make soap (hence the name of Soaptree).

Model 3 4m (9 with flowers) green leaf white flowers

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Model 1 3.4 m green leaf

Model 2 3.8 m brown-green leaf

20. Soaptree Yucca ( Yucca elata )