woodland stonecrop

Sedum ternatum

Woodland stonecrop is a small, green plant that loves to grow in shady spots. It has pretty, star-shaped flowers that bloom in spring and summer, making it a lovely addition to gardens and woodlands.

Hábitat: Forests

Aspecto

The woodland stonecrop is a low-growing succulent plant with bright green, fleshy leaves arranged in whorls of three. It produces delicate clusters of star-shaped white flowers, often tinged with pink, on upright stems, creating a charming carpet.

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woodland stonecrop

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In very sunny or cold conditions, its green leaves can turn a beautiful reddish-bronze color!

Its scientific name, 'ternatum', means 'in threes' because its leaves grow in groups of three!

Tiny ants sometimes carry its seeds to new spots, helping the plant spread its offspring around.

You might find it growing on mossy rocks or fallen logs, adding green life to shaded forests.

Habilidades especiales

Woodland stonecrop has thick, fleshy leaves that store water, helping it survive dry spells and rocky habitats.

This plant can thrive in poor, shallow soils where other plants struggle, using minimal nutrients to grow.

Woodland stonecrop can root from its spreading stems, allowing it to quickly form a dense groundcover.

Medidas y detalles

Altura: 5-15 cm
Extensión: 30-60 cm
Tamaño de la flor: 0.5-1 cm
Temporada de floración: Late spring to early summer
Comestible: Sí
Toxicidad: Leve
Ciclo de vida: Perenne
Método de polinización: Insectos

Conexiones ecológicas

pollinates

honey bee

Apis mellifera

Visits flowers for nectar

pollinates

common eastern bumble bee

Bombus impatiens

Collects pollen and nectar

pollinates

sweat bee

Lasioglossum vierecki

Tiny bees visit small flowers

Rasgos

Floración

Las plantas con flores son cualquier planta que produce flores como parte de su ciclo reproductivo.

Floración de verano

Las plantas de floración de verano producen sus flores durante la temporada estival, a menudo aportando un color vibrante cuando muchas otras plantas ya han terminado de florecer.

Floración primaveral

Las plantas de floración primaveral producen sus flores durante la temporada de primavera, lo que a menudo significa el final del invierno y el comienzo de un nuevo crecimiento.