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Sedum spathulifolium
Broad-leaved Stonecrop is a fun, green plant that grows in rocky places. It has thick, juicy leaves that store water, making it special in dry areas!
Habitat: Rocky areas
The Broad-leaved Stonecrop has rosettes of fleshy, spoon-shaped leaves that can be gray-green, silvery-blue, or purple-tinged. It produces clusters of small, star-shaped yellow flowers on upright stalks, making it stand out against rocks.
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PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Ancient cultures sometimes planted stonecrops on roofs to protect against lightning!
It's sometimes called 'Pacific Stonecrop' because it's native to North America's west coast.
Its name 'Stonecrop' comes from its amazing ability to 'crop' (grow on) stones!
This plant can form thick, colorful mats, completely blanketing rocky surfaces!
Broad-leaved Stonecrop has succulent leaves that store water, helping it survive in very dry places.
Broad-leaved Stonecrop can grow in tiny cracks on rocks and walls, allowing it to thrive where other plants can't.
Broad-leaved Stonecrop has leaves that change to beautiful reds or purples when stressed by sun or cold.
Apis mellifera
Visits flowers for nectar and pollen.
Bombus vosnesenskii
Buzzes flowers, collecting nectar.

Vanessa cardui
Feeds on nectar, aiding reproduction.
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Summer blooming plants produce their flowers during the summer season, often providing vibrant color when many other plants have finished.
Drought-tolerant plants can survive and flourish in conditions with limited water availability.
Succulent plants have thickened, fleshy parts, usually leaves or stems, adapted to store water in arid climates.
Edible plants are those parts of a plant that are considered safe for human consumption.
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Desert habitats are arid regions characterized by extremely low precipitation and often extreme temperatures, supporting specialized flora and fauna.
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Danger
1/5 · Very low
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5-15 cm
15-30 cm
0.5-1 cm
Late Spring - Early Summer
Yes
None
Perennial
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British Columbia, CA
You might spot Broad-Leaved Stonecrop, Harbor Seal, and Ochre Sea Star.
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British Columbia, CA
You might spot Broad-Leaved Stonecrop, Salal, and Pacific Sanicle.
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California, US
You might spot Cardinal Catchfly and Broad-Leaved Stonecrop.
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British Columbia, CA
You might spot Canada Goose, Oregon Oak, and Barn Swallow.
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British Columbia, CA
You might spot Broad-Leaved Stonecrop, Western Skunk Cabbage, and Salal.
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British Columbia, CA
You might spot Broad-Leaved Stonecrop and Littleleaf Silverback.
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