Sedum anglicum explained

Sedum anglicum, the English stonecrop,[1] is a species of flowering plant in the genus Sedum in the family Crassulaceae.

Description

Sedum anglicum is a low-growing perennial with stubby, succulent, untoothed, alternate leaves. These are often greyish-green, and may turn pink in dry conditions. The flowers are short-stalked and star-like, white (sometimes tinged pink), with ten contrasting stamens and five carpels. The fruits are red.[2]

Distribution and habitat

Sedum anglicum occurs in western Europe, including Norway, Sweden, Ireland, Great Britain, France, Portugal and Spain.http://linnaeus.nrm.se/flora/di/crassula/sedum/seduangv.jpg It is usually found on dry rocks, walls and sand dunes, often near the sea.[3] It prefers thin, acidic soils and thrives in rock crevices and on cliffs, and also grows inland on walls and hedge banks.[4] In Great Britain, it is much more common in the west of the country than in the east.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Book: David Chapman . Exploring the Cornish Coast . 2008 . Alison Hodge . . 9780906720561 . 105.
  2. McClintock, D, and R.S.R. Fitter. The Pocket Guide to Wild Flowers. Collins, London
  3. http://www.habitas.org.uk/flora/species.asp?item=3472 Flora of Northern Ireland
  4. http://www.guernsey.net/~cdavid/botany/files/sedum%20anglicum/ Sedum anglicum
  5. http://bsbi.org/maps?taxonid=2cd4p9h.ckd BSBI Maps Scheme