Ching T'Ien, Garden orpine
Hylotelephium erythrostictum

Family: Crassulaceae

What it is like

A herb. The roots have tubers that are carrot shaped. The stems are simple, erect and 30-70 cm tall. The leaves are opposite. The are oval and 4.5-7 cm long by 2-5.5 cm wide. The flowers are 1 cm across. They are white or pink.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, China, Japan, Korea, SE Asia

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Sedum alboroseum Baker; Sedum labordei H. Lev. & Vaniot; Sedum okuyamae Ohwi; Sedum telephium subsp. alboroseum (Baker) Frod.;