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Sedum flavidum  (Denton) B.L.Wilson & Zika
Pale yellow stonecrop
Sedum flavidum is a perennial herb that is native to California, and endemic (limited) to California.
California Rare Plant Rank: 4.3 (limited distribution).
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Genus: Sedum
Family: Crassulaceae  
Category: angiosperm  
PLANTS group:Dicot
Jepson eFlora section: eudicot

Ultramafic affinity: 6 - strict endemic

Communities: Yellow Pine Forest

Name Status:
Accepted by JEF + CNPS

Alternate Names:
JEF + CNPSSedum laxum ssp. flavidum
JEFSedum laxum var. flavidum
CalfloraSedum laxum ssp. flavidum
Information about  Sedum flavidum from other sources
Nursery availability from CNPLX
Commercial availability unknown.
Jepson eFlora

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[calscape.org] Range, Habitat: Roseflower Stonecrop (Sedum laxum ssp. flavidum) is a rare native perennial herb that grows in Northern California, primarily in the North Coast, the Klamath Mountain Range and North Coast Range regions. It tends to grow in rocky outcrops, at elevations from 2600 to 6600 feet. (link added by Mary Ann Machi)

[wildflower.org] Characteristics, Distribution: Plant Characteristics Duration: Perennial Habit: Herb Fruit Type: Follicle Size Notes: Up to about 9 inches tall in flower. Bloom Information Bloom Color: White , Pink , Yellow Bloom Time: May , Jun , Jul Distribution USA: CA Native Habitat: Serpentine or basalt outcrops. (link added by Mary Ann Machi)


Suggested Citation
Calflora: Information on California plants for education, research and conservation, with data contributed by public and private institutions and individuals. [web application]. 2024. Berkeley, California: The Calflora Database [a non-profit organization]. Available: https://www.calflora.org/   (Accessed: 11/21/2024).