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Sedum pulchellum
Sedum pulchellum Michx.
Widowscross
Crassulaceae (Stonecrop Family)
Synonym(s): Chetyson pulchella, Chetyson vigilimontis, Sedum vigilimontis
USDA Symbol: sepu
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: AnnualHabit: Herb
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Fruit Type: Follicle
Size Notes: Up to about 1 foot tall, stems ascending.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , Pink , PurpleBloom Time: Mar , Apr , May , Jun
Distribution
USA: AL , AR , GA , IL , KS , KY , MO , MS , OK , TN , TXGrowing Conditions
Water Use: HighSoil Moisture: Wet
Soil pH: Alkaline (pH>7.2)
National Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | UPL | FACU | FACU | FACU |
Bibliography
Bibref 293 - Manual of the Vascular Plants of Texas (1979) Correll, D. S. & M. C. JohnstonSearch More Titles in Bibliography
Web Reference
Webref 38 - Flora of North America (2019) Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, MO & Harvard University Herbaria, Cambridge, MA.Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Sedum pulchellum in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Sedum pulchellum in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Sedum pulchellum
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-02-27Research By: TWC Staff