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white stonecrop

Sedum album

White stonecrop is a cheerful little plant with tiny, star-shaped white flowers. It loves to grow in sunny places and can often be found in gardens and rocky areas.

Habitat: Urban areas

Appearance

The white stonecrop is a low-growing succulent plant with tiny, plump green leaves that often turn reddish in full sun. It produces clusters of small, star-shaped white flowers atop slender stalks, creating a carpet-like appearance.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderSaxifragalesFamilyCrassulaceaeGenusSedum
white stonecrop
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white stonecrop

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Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Ancient Romans sometimes used stonecrop plants for their supposed medicinal powers.

Its scientific name, Sedum, means 'to sit' because it often sits on rocks!

Some people call it 'stone orpine' because it loves growing on stones and walls!

This tiny plant can help stop soil from washing away with its strong roots.

Special abilities

Ability

Water Hoarder

White stonecrop has fleshy leaves that store water, helping it survive long dry spells without rain.

Ability

Rapid Sprouter

White stonecrop can sprout new plants from tiny stem pieces, helping it spread quickly in new areas.

Ability

Rock Dweller

White stonecrop can thrive in very thin, rocky soils, allowing it to grow where other plants cannot.

Measurements & details

Height
5-20 cm
Spread
15-60 cm
Flower Size
0.5-0.8 cm
Bloom Season
Summer
Edible
Yes
Toxicity
None
Lifecycle
Perennial
Pollination Method
Insect

Ecological connections

pollinates

Honey Bee

Apis mellifera

visits its tiny white flowers

pollinates

Buff-tailed Bumblebee

Bombus terrestris

gathers nectar and pollen

eaten by

Garden Snail

Helix aspersa

sometimes grazes on its leaves

Traits

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is white stonecrop?

5-20 cm

How wide does white stonecrop spread?

15-60 cm

How big are the flowers on white stonecrop?

0.5-0.8 cm

When does white stonecrop bloom?

Summer

Is white stonecrop edible?

Yes

Is white stonecrop toxic?

None

What is white stonecrop's lifecycle?

Perennial

How is white stonecrop pollinated?

Insect

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