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Broad-leaved Stonecrop

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

Appearance

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.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderSaxifragalesFamilyCrassulaceaeGenusSedum
Broad-leaved Stonecrop
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Broad-leaved Stonecrop

Category

Plants

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

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!

Special abilities

Ability

Water Wallet

Broad-leaved Stonecrop has succulent leaves that store water, helping it survive in very dry places.

Ability

Rock Gripper

Broad-leaved Stonecrop can grow in tiny cracks on rocks and walls, allowing it to thrive where other plants can't.

Ability

Color Changer

Broad-leaved Stonecrop has leaves that change to beautiful reds or purples when stressed by sun or cold.

Measurements & details

Height
5-15 cm
Spread
15-30 cm
Flower Size
0.5-1 cm
Bloom Season
Late Spring - Early Summer
Edible
Yes
Toxicity
None
Lifecycle
Perennial
Pollination Method
Insect

Ecological connections

pollinates

Honey bee

Apis mellifera

Visits flowers for nectar and pollen.

pollinates

Yellow-faced Bumblebee

Bombus vosnesenskii

Buzzes flowers, collecting nectar.

pollinates

Painted Lady

Vanessa cardui

Feeds on nectar, aiding reproduction.

Traits

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Always look but don't touch plants without asking an adult first.

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is Broad-leaved Stonecrop?

5-15 cm

How wide does Broad-leaved Stonecrop spread?

15-30 cm

How big are the flowers on Broad-leaved Stonecrop?

0.5-1 cm

When does Broad-leaved Stonecrop bloom?

Late Spring - Early Summer

Is Broad-leaved Stonecrop edible?

Yes

Is Broad-leaved Stonecrop toxic?

None

What is Broad-leaved Stonecrop's lifecycle?

Perennial

How is Broad-leaved Stonecrop pollinated?

Insect

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