Scientific Name | Sedum nuttallii (Sedum nuttallianum) | USDA PLANTS Symbol | SENU |
Common Name | Yellow Stonecrop | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 894347 |
Family | Crassulaceae (Stonecrop) | SEINet Reference |
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Description | Habitat: Shallow soils on rock or in crevices; open areas in pastures and meadows. Plant: Upright, low succulent annual, branched from base, 2 to 4 inches tall; usually found in large colonies that appear as mats. Leaves: Thick alternate, sessile, linear leaves 1/4 to 1/2-inch long, with smooth edges. Inflorescence: Small cymes of yellow flowers about 1/4-inch across, with 5 narrow, pointed petals. Bloom Period: April to July. References: "Wildflowers of the Texas Hill Country" by Marshall Enquist and "Wildflowers of Texas" by Geyata Ajilvsgi. |
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Texas Status: Native |
Banner photo of Castilleja indivisa and Lupinus ssp. taken along FM 1323 north of Johnson City, Blanco County
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