Sedum pachyphyllum
species of plant
Sedum pachyphyllum is a species of flowering plant in the stonecrop family, Crassulaceae.
Description
Sedum pachyphyllum is a succulent perennial growing 10–30 cm (4–12 in) tall from a woody base. Its stems are branched and can either stand erect or spread across the ground. The glaucous leaves are 3–4 cm (1.2–1.6 in) long with circular cross sections 8–10 mm (0.3–0.4 in) wide and grow perpendicularly from the stems. In dry conditions, the tips of the leaves become reddish.
The flowering stem is 2 cm (0.8 in) long, spreading laterally, with flowers attached by short pedicels. The flowers have 5 green sepals, about 6 mm (0.24 in) long and widely spreading; petals are yellow and 7 mm (0.28 in) long. The type specimen was observed blooming in January.
Distribution
Sedum pachyphyllum is endemic to central Mexico, where it grows in the Sierra Mixteca. Because of its use as an ornamental plant, S. pachyphyllum has become established outside its native range, especially in Spain, where naturalized populations have been documented in the provinces of Valencia and Castellón.
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