Stonecrop, Jenny stonecrop, Yellow stonecrop
Sedum reflexum

Family: Crassulaceae

What it is like

A perennial plant. It grows 30 cm high and spreads 50 cm wide. The stem is slender and lies along the ground. It has a pink tinge. It has several branches that curve upwards. The leaves are spreading and cylinder shaped. They taper towards the tip and curve backwards. The flowers are bright yellow. They are in groups at the ends of branches.

There are about 400 Sedum species.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It mostly grows on rick walls, stony ground and on dry stream banks. It grows in an open sunny position. It is resistant to frost and drought.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia, Czech Republic, Europe (country/location of origin), Netherlands, Tasmania

How it is used for food

The young leaves are eaten in soups and salads. They can be eaten raw or cooked.

Edible parts

Leaves, spice

How it is grown

It can be grown by seed, by cuttings or by division of the clump.

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Probably now Sedum rupestre;