Monday, 7 August 2023

Sedum anglicum 姬星美人

Common name: English Stonecrop
Scientific name: Sedum anglicum 姬星美人
Genus: Sedum 景天屬、佛甲草屬
Family: Crassulaceae 景天科, stonecrop or orpine family

Remarks*: 

Origin: native

Date: 3rd Aug


3025 A creeping, mat-forming, glabrous, glaucous, evergreen perennial, can reach up to 5cm. Flowers in few-flowered inflorescence with 2 main branches.

3026 Leaves alternate, 3-5mm, egg-shaped, spreading and clasping stem at base.

3027 Side view of the flower buds showing the sepals. Leaves could be clearly seen clasping stem at base in the above photo.


3021 5 petals, 10 stamens and 5 carpels

3022 The anthers of the stamens had dropped already.

3024 Flowers white, about 12mm across.

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