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Cressler, Alan

Sedum lanceolatum

Sedum lanceolatum Torr.

Spearleaf Stonecrop, Lanceleaf Stonecrop

Crassulaceae (Stonecrop Family)

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USDA Symbol: SELA

USDA Native Status: L48 (N), AK (N), CAN (N)

Lanceleaf Stonecrop is a member of the sedum family (family Crassulaceae) which includes succulent herbs or small shrubs, commonly with star-like flowers in branched clusters.There are about 35 genera and 1,500 species. Many are cultivated as ornamentals or succulent novelties, including Jade Tree, Stonecrops, and Air Plant. Vegetative reproduction is common in the family, and in some members little plantlets grow along the leaves, drop to the ground, and root.

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Yellow

Distribution

USA: AK , AZ , CA , CO , ID , MT , NE , NM , NV , OR , SD , UT , WA , WY
Canada: AB , SK

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Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2015-06-04
Research By: TWC Staff

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