''Sedum anglicum'', the English stonecrop, is a species of flowering plant in the genus '' Sedum'' in the family Crassulaceae.

Description

''Sedum anglicum'' is a low-growing perennial with stubby, succulent, untoothed, alternate leaves. These are often greyish-green, and may turn pink in dry conditions. The flowers are short-stalked and star-like, white (sometimes tinged pink), with ten contrasting stamens and five carpels. The fruits are red.

Distribution and habitat

''Sedum anglicum'' occurs in western Europe, including Norway, Sweden, Ireland, Great Britain, France, Portugal and Spai

It is usually found on dry rocks, walls and sand dunes, often near the sea. It prefers thin, acidic soils and thrives in rock crevices and on cliffs, and also grows inland on walls and hedge banks. In Great Britain, it is much more common in the west of the country than in the east.BSBI Maps Scheme
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References

anglicum Flora of Europe Plants described in 1778 {{Crassulaceae-stub