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Sedum pulchellum (Widowscross)
Flaigg, Norman G.

Sedum pulchellum Michx.

Widowscross

Crassulaceae (Stonecrop Family)

USDA Symbol: SEPU

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Annual
Habit: Herb
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Fruit:
Size Class: 0-1 ft.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White , Pink
Bloom Time: Mar , Apr , May

Distribution

USA: AL , AR , GA , IL , KS , KY , MO , MS , OK , TN , TX
USDA Native Status: L48(N)

Growing Conditions

Water Use: High
Soil Moisture: Wet
Soil pH: Alkaline (pH>7.2)

Bibliography

Bibref 293 - Manual of the Vascular Plants of Texas (1979) Correll, D. S. & M. C. Johnston

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Recommended Species Lists

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Additional resources

USDA: Find Sedum pulchellum in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Sedum pulchellum in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Sedum pulchellum

Metadata

Record Modified: 2009-03-18
Research By: TWC Staff

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