Mossy Stonecrop (Sedum acre) - Ontario Wildflowers

Mossy Stonecrop
Sedum acre

Mossy Stonecrop (Sedum acre) Other common names: Goldmoss Stonecrop, Wallpepper

Family: Stonecrop Family (Crassulaceae)

Flowers: Summer; Yellow; 5 parts (petals)

Leaves: Alternate, Entire

Habitat: Fields and Open Areas

Grows in Sun/Shade: Sun

Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 186

Native/Non-native: Non-native

Photographs: 65 photographs available, of which 9 are featured on this page. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOGRAPHS.

Range Map is at the bottom of the page

Mossy Stonecrop (Sedum acre)

Pretty, small yellow flowers are characteristic of Mossy Stonecrop.

Mossy Stonecrop (Sedum acre)

As the flowers open they appear much more "pointy".

Mossy Stonecrop (Sedum acre)

Mossy Stonecrop flower buds.

Mossy Stonecrop (Sedum acre)

Spent flowers at the end of the flowering season.

Mossy Stonecrop (Sedum acre)

Typical Mossy Stonecrop plant.

Mossy Stonecrop (Sedum acre)

Sometimes the plant looks somewhat like a ball or a round sponge.

Mossy Stonecrop (Sedum acre)

Mossy Stonecrop leaves.

Range map for Mossy Stonecrop (Sedum acre)

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Mossy Stonecrop Sedum acre

Mossy Stonecrop
Sedum acre