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Species of succulent From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Sedum spathulifolium is a species of flowering plant in the family Crassulaceae known by the common names broadleaf stonecrop,[1] yellow stonecrop,[2] and spoon-leaved stonecrop.[3] An evergreen perennial, it is native to western North America from British Columbia to southern California, where it can be found often in shade in many types of rocky habitat in coastal and inland hills and mountains.[2]
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Saxifragales |
| Family: | Crassulaceae |
| Genus: | Sedum |
| Species: | S. spathulifolium |
| Binomial name | |
| Sedum spathulifolium | |
In general, Sedum spathulifolium is a succulent plant producing mats of basal rosettes from a system of rhizomes. The basal leaves are 1 or 2 centimeters long. They are sometimes coated in a waxy, powdery looking exudate. The inflorescence is a short, erect array of many small flowers with five yellow petals. When in fruit, the five carpels are separate at the apex and connected at base.[4]
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The specific epithet spathulifolium refers to the spade-shaped leaves.[5]
Sedum spathulifolium is a widespread stonecrop species exhibiting highly variable morphologies throughout its distribution range.[6] While some early literature such as Clausen and Uhl (1944) recognized three subspecies,[7] more recent literature and databases such as the Flora of North America[4] and Plants of the World Online[8] recognized only two varieties.
Clausen and Uhl (1944):
Flora of America:
This plant is useful as ornamental groundcover in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It dislikes winter wet.[9] Numerous cultivars have been selected for garden use, of which 'Cape Blanco'[10] and 'Purpureum'[11] have received the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.[12]
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