XfrogPlants | USA Southwest Library
XfrogPlants USA SOUTHWEST Contents : 60 3D Models in each of XFR, Maya, 3ds Max, Vue, Lightwave, Cinema 4D, .OBJ and .3DS formats
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XfrogPlants Development : Orio Menoni
Jan Walter Schliep
Jan Heuschele
Tany Heider
Karin Rudokas
Peter Fantke
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Stewart McSherry
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Research and Development
Modeler
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Modeler
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01. Century Plant ( Agave americana, Agave americana var. Marginata )
model 1 1.4 m, green Agave americana
model 2 1.5 m, bluish green Agave americana
model 4 1.4 m, green, yellow edge Agave americana var. Marginata
model 3 1.3 m, green Agave americana
model 5 1.4 m, green, yellow stripe Agave americana var. Marginata
model 6 1.4 m, green, yellow edge 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.
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02. Desert Agave ( Agave deserti )
model 1 1.7 m (stem 4 m) green
model 2 1.7 m (stem 5 m) green, yellow flowers
model 3 1.6 m green
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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.
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03. Bishop’s Cap ( Astrophytum myriostigma, Astrophytum ornatum )
model 1 30 cm, bluish green Astrophytum myriostigma lem
model 2 30 cm, green, yellow flower Astrophytum myriostigma var. Potosinum
model 3 100 cm, green, white dots, yellow flower 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.
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04. Giant Saguaro ( Carnegiea gigantea )
model 1 9 metres orange flowers
model 2 8.5 meters white flowers
model 3 10 meters yellow flowers
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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.
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05. Paloverde ( Cercidium floridum )
model 1 9 meters tree, green
model 2 7 meters tree, yellow flowers
model 3 4 meters shrub, yellow flowers
model 4 5 meters shrub, green
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.
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06. Staghorn Cholla ( Cylindropuntia versicolor )
model 1 3 meters green, red flowers
model 2 1.2 meters brown, red flower
model 3 2 meters brown, red flowers
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.
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07. Barrel Cactus ( Echinocactus acanthodes )
model 1 65 centimetres green, brown-yellow needles
model 2 100 centimetres green, yellow needles
model 3 180 centimetres green, brown-yellow needles
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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”.
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08. Rainbow Cactus ( Echinocereus dasyacanthus, Echinocereus pectinatus )
model 1 30 centimetres
model 2 30 centimetres
model 3 40 centimetres
model 4 40 centimetres
green, red needles,
green, red needles yellow flower
dark green, light grey needles
dark green, light grey needles, purple flower
dasyacanthus
pectinatus
pectinatus
dasyacanthus
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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.
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09. Strawberry Hedgehog ( Echinocereus engelmannii )
model 1 25 centimetres green, grey-brown needles
model 2 30 centimetres green, yellow needles
model 3 40 centimetres brown-green, grey needles
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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.
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10. Arizona Barrel Cactus ( Ferocactus wislizenii )
model 1 1.5 meters green, grey needles
model 2 2 meters green, grey needles
model 3 1 meter green, grey needles
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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.
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11. Ocotillo ( Fouqueria splendens )
model 1 3 meters green leaf
model 2 3.5 meters green leaf
model 3 3.5 meters green leaf, red flower
model 4 3.5 meters green leaf, red flower (low poly)
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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.
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12. Organ Pipe Cactus ( Lemaireocereus thurberi, Stenocereus thurberi )
model 1 4 meters, green Lemaireocereus model 4 3.5 meters, green Stenocereus
model 2 4.8 meters, green Lemaireocereus
model 3 4.1 meters, green Lemaireocereus
model 5 4.2 meters, green Stenocereus
model 6 3.7 meters, green Stenocereus
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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.
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13. Miller’s Pincushion ( Mammillaria millerii )
model 1 40 centimetres green white-purple flower
model 2 50 centimetres green
model 3 38 centimetres green white-purple flower
model 4 40 centimetres group of cacti
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.
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14. Teddy Bear Cholla ( Opuntia bigelovii )
model 1 1.6 meters
model 2 1.4 meters
model 3 1.3 meters
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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.
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15. Prickly Pear ( Opuntia engelmannii )
model 1 1.1 m, green orange flower, purple pear
model 2 1.2 m, green orange flower, purple pear (group)
model 3 1.2 m, green orange flower, purple pear (group)
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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.
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16. Santa Rita Prickly Pear ( Opuntia engelmannii var. Violacea )
model 1 1.1 meters group, purple
model 2 1.2 meters group, purple
model 3 1.1 meters group, purple
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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 blue-grey colour. The chromatic appeal make of this cactus a popular choice for potting. Flowers (April-May) are lemon yellow coloured.
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17. Jumping Cholla ( Opuntia fulgida )
model 1 2.5 meters
model 2 2 meters
model 3 1.1 meters
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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.
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18. Pencil Cholla ( Opuntia ramosissima )
model 1 1.6 meters
model 2 1.4 meters
model 3 1.2 meters
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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.
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19. Joshua Tree ( Yucca brevifolia )
model 1 9 meters green leaf
model 2 6.5 meters green leaf
model 3 2.5 meters green leaf
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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.
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20. Soaptree Yucca ( Yucca elata )
model 1 3.4 meters green leaf
model 2 3.8 meters brown-green leaf
model 3 4 meters (9 with flower) green leaf, white flowers
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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).
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