Sedum radiatum subsp. radiatum

Star-fruited, coast range stonecrop

Family: Crassulaceae · Type: perennial · Native

Star-fruited sedum is a California native perennial found in various bioregions on rocky, gravelly, or eroding slopes, dry cliffs, ledges, grassy bluffs, and open forests at elevations of 20 to 2,300 meters. Flowering from April to July, this plant produces bright yellow flowers with lanceolate petals that are acuminate in shape. Growing with stems that range from strongly flattened to nearly round in cross-section, it develops mid-green to bronzy or red leaves that can be shiny or dull. Its leaves are distinctive, with conspicuous veins that age to a reddish color, and vary from smooth to slightly papillate near the tips. The plant thrives in diverse conditions, from full sun to full shade, and shows remarkable tolerance for challenging terrain including serpentine landscapes.

Habitat: Rocky, gravelly or eroding slopes, dry cliffs, ledges, grassy bluffs, seasonally moist meadows, roadcuts, open forest, full sun to full shade, tolerant of serpentine

Bloom period: Apr-Jul

Elevation: 20-2300 m

Data from The California Species Project — 14,000+ California species with verified data from CNPS, CDFW, USFWS, Jepson eFlora, Cal-IPC, and more.