Sedum sp.
Stonecrop, Stonecrop
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Family: Crassulaceae · Type: Perennial · Variable; species dependent
Sedum sp. (Stonecrop) is a non-native California perennial in the Crassulaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Crassula: Sedum has flowers over 4mm wide; Crassula has tiny flowers typically under 3mm.; vs Aeonium: Sedum leaves have completely smooth edges; Aeonium has tiny hairs along leaf margins.; vs Dudleya: Sedum flowers cluster at stem tips; Dudleya flower stalks emerge from leaf axils on the side.; vs Echeveria: Sedum doesn't form tight rosettes; Echeveria grows in compact, symmetrical rosettes.; vs Sedella: Sedum is perennial with leaves over 1cm; Sedella is annual with tiny leaves under 1cm.
Frequently asked questions
Is Sedum sp. native to California?
No. Sedum sp. is not native to California (recorded as variable; species dependent).
What plant family does Sedum sp. belong to?
Sedum sp. is in the Crassulaceae family, genus Sedum.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Sources: Jepson eFlora · CalPhotos
Last updated 2026-04-14
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