Family: Crassulaceae
gold-moss stonecrop, wall-pepper, yellow sedum
Merel R. Black
Richard Bauer
University of Wisconsin - Madison (WIS-VP)
Etymology: Sedum: from Latin sedo, "to sit," in reference to the manner in which some species attach themselves to stones or walls
Plants: matting, perennial, 2"-4" tall forb, succulent, evergreen; stems creeping
Leaves: alternate, less than 1/4" long, broadly oval with a tapering tip, crowded and overlapping, often with dead leaves below
Flowers: yellow, 5-parted, 1/2" wide; inflorescence of 2 or more, short, branched clusters (cymes); blooms June-July
Habitat: in rocky, sandy soil
Conservation Status: Introduced - naturalized
Plants: matting, perennial, 2"-4" tall forb, succulent, evergreen; stems creeping
Leaves: alternate, less than 1/4" long, broadly oval with a tapering tip, crowded and overlapping, often with dead leaves below
Flowers: yellow, 5-parted, 1/2" wide; inflorescence of 2 or more, short, branched clusters (cymes); blooms June-July
Habitat: in rocky, sandy soil
Conservation Status: Introduced - naturalized
An often-abundant weed on sandy lakeshores (especially along Lake Michigan), in sparse, sandy lawns, rock outcrops, sidewalk cracks, old limestone and quartzite quarries, gravel driveways, cobble beaches, and occasionally along trails.
The small mounds of brilliant yellow flowers are quite attractive. First collected in 1889.
Flora of North America: Flora of North America WIS DNR-Bureau of Endangered Resources: Detailed information on Wisconsin invasive species including decription, habitats, control methods USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS): Images of seeds, fruits, embryos, etc. David G. Smith's "Delaware Wilflowers": Beautiful photographs; descriptions Southwest School of Botanical Medicine: Britton & Brown Illustrated Flora - 2nd Edition (1913) "An Illustrated Flora of the Northern United States and Canada"
Richard Bauer
Botanical Illustration
Christopher Noll
Aaron Carlson
Christopher Noll
Merel R. Black
Michael Clayton
Kurt Stüber
Botanical Illustration
