Spearleaf stonecrop, Lance-leaf Stonecrop
Amerosedum lanceolatum
Family: Crassulaceae
What it is like
A herb which grows in tufts and is succulent. It keeps growing from year to year. The rootstock is slender and branches freely. The end branch is 10-15 cm high. The side branches are leafy and without flowers. The end branch has a cluster of yellow flowers. The fruit are erect pods.
There are about 400 Sedum species. An unresolved name in The Plant List.
Where it is found
It grows on dry sunny slopes and rock screes. It continues to grow well above the treeline in the Rocky Mountains.
Countries/locations it is found in
Canada, North America, USA
How it is used for food
The young stems and leaves are cooked and eaten.
Edible parts
Leaves