Sedum album L.
white stonecrop
Crassulaceae
Introduction to Vascular Plants
white stonecrop
Crassulaceae
Introduction to Vascular Plants
Species Information
General:
Perennial herb from a stout rhizome; mat-forming; stems decumbent to ascending, several, branched above, 10-20 cm tall/long, glabrous.
Leaves:
Stem leaves alternate, smooth, evergreen, 6-12 mm long, nearly round in cross section, linear-oblong to ellipsoid, succulent, unstalked, usually broadest above the midlength and tapered to the base, usually somewhat flattened.
Flowers:
Inflorescence of terminal, umbrella-shaped clusters; petals white, obtuse, about equal to the stamens.
Fruits:
Follicles, spreading.
Illustration
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Illustration Source: The Illustrated Flora of British Columbia
Habitat and Range
Dry gravelly areas in the lowland zone; rare garden escape in SW BC; introduced from Eurasia.Status Information
Synonyms
Synonyms and Alternate Names:
Oreosedum album (L.) Grulich