Phedimus daeamensis
taxon
Phedimus daeamensis is a species of flowering plant in the family Crassulaceae, endemic to Mt. Daeam in South Korea. It was first described in 2022 by Tae-Young Choi, Dong Chan Son, Takashi Shiga, and Soo-Rang Lee.
Taxonomy and classification
The genus Phedimus was classified within Sedum prior to 1995. Phedimus daeamensis belongs to the subgenus Aizoon and is most closely related to Phedimus middendorffianus and Phedimus takesimensis.
Distribution and habitat
This species is found exclusively on Mt. Daeam in Korea, growing at altitudes of approximately 1000 meters. It thrives in rocky cliffs and crevices.
Etymology
The species name daeamensis is derived from Mt. Daeam, the locality where the plant was first discovered.
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