Sedum pulchellum Michaux. Common name: Widow’s-cross, Bluff Moss. Phenology: Mar-Jun. Habitat: Calcareous rock outcrops. Distribution: E. TN (Monroe, Knox, and Bradley counties) (Chester, Wofford, & Kral 1997) and nw. GA (Jones & Coile 1988) west to KS, OK, and TX.
ID notes: This species is easily distinguished from other Sedum by its clasping stem leaves with auricles.
Origin/Endemic status: Native
Synonymy ⓘ: = Ar, C, F, FNA8, G, GrPl, Il, K4, Mo2, NcTx, S13, Tn, Tx, W, Calie (1981), Clausen (1975); > Chetyson pulchella (Michx.) Á.Löve & D.Löve; > Chetyson vigilimontis (Small) Á.Löve & D.Löve; > Sedum pulchellum Michx. — S; > Sedum vigilimontis Small — S. Basionym: Sedum pulchellum Michx. 1803
Links to other floras: = Sedum pulchellum - FNA8
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Wetland Indicator Status:
- Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: UPL
- Eastern Mountains and Piedmont: FACU
- Great Plains: FACU
- Midwest: FACU
Heliophily ⓘ: 9
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