Biting Stonecrop
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Biting Stonecrop
Sedum acre
Biting Stonecrop is a small, cheerful plant with bright yellow flowers. It grows in rocky places and can be found in gardens and on walls. This plant is tough and can survive in many conditions!
Habitat: Urban areas
Appearance
The Biting Stonecrop is a low-growing plant with numerous small, fleshy, bead-like green leaves that form a dense mat. It produces clusters of bright, star-shaped yellow flowers, making it visually distinct from most other ground covers.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderSaxifragalesFamilyCrassulaceaeGenusSedum
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Even its name, 'Biting Stonecrop,' hints at a peppery taste!
Its leaves are so juicy, they often look like tiny green beads!
This tough plant can live on rooftops and stone walls without much soil!
When it blooms, it covers dry spots with a carpet of bright yellow stars!
Special abilities
Ability
Desert Drink Locker
Biting Stonecrop can store water in its thick, succulent leaves, allowing it to survive long dry periods.
Ability
Spicy Shield
Biting Stonecrop has a peppery, acrid taste that helps it deter hungry animals from taking a bite.
Ability
Rock Gripper
Biting Stonecrop can grow in very shallow soil on rocks and walls, where few other plants can take root.
Ability
Ground Hugger
Biting Stonecrop has a creeping growth habit that helps it spread quickly and cover bare ground efficiently.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 5-15 cm
- Spread
- 15-60 cm
- Flower Size
- 1-2 cm
- Bloom Season
- Late spring to mid-summer
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- Mild
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
European honey bee
Apis mellifera
Bees are attracted to its bright yellow flowers.
pollinates
Common eastern bumblebee
Bombus impatiens
Bumblebees visit its flowers for nectar and pollen.
eaten by
Spanish slug
Arion vulgaris
Slugs may occasionally feed on its succulent leaves.
pollinates
Small white butterfly
Pieris rapae
Butterflies are drawn to the nectar of its flowers.
Traits
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Summer Blooming
Summer blooming plants produce their flowers during the summer season, often providing vibrant color when many other plants have finished.
Drought Tolerant
Drought-tolerant plants can survive and flourish in conditions with limited water availability.
Succulent
Succulent plants have thickened, fleshy parts, usually leaves or stems, adapted to store water in arid climates.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Urban Friendly
This habitat trait indicates species that can coexist with humans in urban and suburban environments, utilizing man-made structures and green spaces.
Also known as
Goldmoss StonecropWall Pepper
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always wash your hands after touching plants, just to be safe!
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Biting Stonecrop?
5-15 cm
How wide does Biting Stonecrop spread?
15-60 cm
How big are the flowers on Biting Stonecrop?
1-2 cm
When does Biting Stonecrop bloom?
Late spring to mid-summer
Is Biting Stonecrop edible?
No
Is Biting Stonecrop toxic?
Mild
What is Biting Stonecrop's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Biting Stonecrop pollinated?
Insect
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