Sedum pulchellum Michaux. Widow’s-cross, Bluff Moss. Phen: Mar-Jun. Hab: Calcareous rock outcrops. Dist: 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, K1, K3, 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

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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