Sedum spathulifolium
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Saxifragales |
| Family: | Crassulaceae |
| Genus: | Sedum |
| Species: | S. spathulifolium
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Sedum spathulifolium is a species of flowering plant in the family Crassulaceae known by the common names broadleaf stonecrop[1] and Colorado stonecrop.[2] An evergreen perennial, it is native to western North America from British Columbia to southern California, where it can be found in many types of rocky habitat in coastal and inland hills and mountains.
Description
It is quite variable and usually divided into at least two subtaxa. In general, it is a succulent plant producing mats of basal rosettes from a system of rhizomes. The basal leaves are 1 or 2 centimeters long. They are sometimes coated in a waxy, powdery looking exudate. The inflorescence is a short, erect array of many small flowers with yellow petals.
The specific epithet spathulifolium refers to the spade-shaped leaves.[3]
Cultivation
This plant is useful as ornamental groundcover in well-drained soil in full sun. It dislikes winter wet.[4] Numerous cultivars have been selected for garden use, of which 'Cape Blanco' has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.[5][6]
See also
- San Bruno elfin butterfly - host plant
References
- ^ USDA, NRCS (n.d.). "Sedum spathulifolium". The PLANTS Database (plants.usda.gov). Greensboro, North Carolina: National Plant Data Team. Retrieved 9 November 2015.
- ^ "BSBI List 2007". Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland. Archived from the original (xls) on 2015-01-25. Retrieved 2014-10-17.
- ^ Harrison, Lorraine (2012). RHS Latin for gardeners. United Kingdom: Mitchell Beazley. p. 224. ISBN 9781845337315.
- ^ RHS A-Z encyclopedia of garden plants. United Kingdom: Dorling Kindersley. 2008. p. 1136. ISBN 978-1405332965.
- ^ "RHS Plant Selector - Sedum spathulifolium". Retrieved 4 July 2013.
- ^ "AGM Plants - Ornamental" (PDF). Royal Horticultural Society. July 2017. p. 96. Retrieved 8 November 2018.
External links
- Jepson Manual Treatment - Sedum spathulifolium
- USDA Plants Profile: Sedum spathulifolium
- Flora of North America: Sedum spathulifolium
- Washington Burke Museum - Sedum spathulifolium
- Sedum spathulifolium - U.C. Photo gallery
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