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Sedum

Sedum plants are succulents known for their thick, fleshy leaves that store water. They come in various shapes and colors, adding beauty to gardens and rockeries.

Hábitat: Gardens, Rockeries

Aspecto

The Sedum has thick, fleshy leaves that store water, often forming rosettes or trailing mats. Its small, star-shaped flowers typically appear in dense clusters, displaying vibrant shades of pink, red, yellow, or white, creating a striking contrast against its succulent foliage.

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Sedum

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Rareza

Common

Peligro

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Datos interesantes

Its common name, stonecrop, means it can grow right on top of rocks!

Many Sedum flowers smell sweet, which attracts lots of tiny beneficial insects.

Sedum plants are popular for making 'green roofs' on buildings.

Some Sedum species can change their leaf color to bright red in chilly weather!

Habilidades especiales

Sedum has succulent leaves that store water, helping it survive long periods of drought in dry places.

Sedum uses a special photosynthesis (CAM) to absorb CO2 at night, saving water during hot, sunny days.

Sedum can sprout new plants from a single leaf or stem piece, helping it spread easily in new spots.

Medidas y detalles

Altura: 5-75 cm
Extensión: 10-90 cm
Tamaño de la flor: 0.5-2 cm
Temporada de floración: Late summer to fall
Comestible: Sí
Toxicidad: Ninguna
Ciclo de vida: Perenne
Método de polinización: Insectos

Conexiones ecológicas

pollinates

Honey Bee

Apis mellifera

Gathers nectar and pollen

pollinates

Painted Lady

Vanessa cardui

Feeds on nectar from flowers

eaten by

Garden Snail

Helix aspersa

Eats tender leaves and stems

pollinates

Hoverfly

Eupeodes corollae

Visits flowers for nectar

Rasgos

Cubierta vegetal

Las plantas tapizantes son vegetación de bajo crecimiento que se extiende horizontalmente para cubrir el suelo, a menudo suprimiendo las malas hierbas y previniendo la erosión del suelo.