Phedimus kamtschaticus
species of plant
Phedimus kamtschaticus, the orange stonecrop, is a species of flowering plant in the family Crassulaceae. It is a low-growing herbaceous perennial native to eastern Russia, northeastern China, Korea, and Japan. The species is commonly grown as an ornamental plant, and has escaped cultivation in Europe and the US.
Description
Phedimus kamtschaticus is a succulent, clump-forming herbaceous perennial plant. It has a thick, woody, and branched rootstock. The stems grow mostly straight, reaching 15 to 40 cm tall, and may sometimes have tiny, wart-like bumps. The leaves grow either one by one along the stem or in pairs, and rarely in groups of three. They are narrow and spoon-shaped or broad and oval, measuring 2.5–7 cm long and 0.5–3 cm wide. The base of each leaf is narrow and tapers to a point, while the edges near the tip may have small, rounded or sharp teeth. The tip of the leaf is blunt or rounded. The foliage is semi-evergreen; it mostly disappears through winter.
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