Stonecrop, Kamtschaticum stonecrop
Phedimus kamtschaticus

Family: Crassulaceae

What it is like

A small succulent plant. It grows 10-30 cm high and spreads 40-60 cm wide. It spreads by underground stems or rhizomes. The stems are low and spreading. The leaves are fleshy and lance shaped. They are deep green and have coarse teeth. They are 5 cm long. The flowers are golden yellow and in heads.

There are about 400 Sedum species.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It suits hardiness zones 7-10.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Australia, China, Japan, Korea, Siberia, Slovenia

How it is used for food

The shoots and leaves are eaten.

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Kamčatska homulica

Synonyms

Phedimus floriferus (Praeger) 't Hart; Sedum kamschaticum Fisch. & C.A.Mey.; and others