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Pacific stonecrop
Sedum divergens

Family: Crassulaceae


What it is like

A plant that keeps growing from year to year and forms mats. The stems are short. They have small succulent leaves. Flowerings stems stick upwards. These are 5-10 cm tall. The flowers are in leafy flat-topped clusters. They are yellow.

There are about 400 Sedum species.


Where it is found

It grows on rocky ledges and slopes. It can be on the coast but is usually in the mountains.

Countries/locations it is found in

Canada, North America, USA


How it is used for food

The round fleshy leaves are eaten raw.

Edible parts

Leaves


How it is grown


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