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Vick, Albert F. W.

Sedum obtusatum

Sedum obtusatum A. Gray

Sierra Sedum, Sierra stonecrop

Crassulaceae (Stonecrop Family)



USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

Pale yellow flowers in branched clusters atop reddish stalks growing from dense basal rosettes of succulent, often reddish-tinged leaves.

Sedum, from the Latin sedere (to sit), here refers to the tendency of many species to grow low to the ground. In all plants, open pores in the leaves let in carbon dioxide, to be used in photosynthesis. However, this allows stored water to escape, a critical problem in arid environments. In many succulents, including members of Sedum, water loss is reduced because their pores are open only at night; the carbon dioxide that enters is stored for use in daylight, when the pores are closed.


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Bloom Time: Jun , Jul


Native Distribution: Southern Oregon south to southern Sierra Nevada.
Native Habitat: Rocky slopes at moderate to high elevations.

From the National Suppliers Directory

Oregon Native Plant Nursery - Woodburn, OR


Santa Barbara Botanic Garden - Santa Barbara, CA


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