species 19,959 observations
Broad-leaved Stonecrop
Sedum spathulifolium
Field notes
Sedum spathulifolium is a species of flowering plant in the family Crassulaceae known by the common names broadleaf stonecrop, yellow stonecrop, and spoon-leaved stonecrop. An evergreen perennial, it is native to western North America from British Columbia to southern California, where it can be found often in shade in many types of rocky habitat in coastal and inland hills and mountains.
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Moss's Elfin, Desert Elfin, Rocky Mountain Parnassian
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Hosted animals
Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it
Black-horned Tenthredo
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Great Golden Digger Wasp, Stonecrop Aphid
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Black-tailed Bumble Bee, Fuzzy-Horned Bumble Bee, Vancouver Bumble Bee, Yellow-faced Bumble Bee
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Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Ground covers
- Light
- Full sun Part shade
- Moisture
- Dry
- Plant type
- Ground cover Perennial Wildflower
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and USDA PLANTS.