Family Name | Crassulaceae |
Scientific name | Sedum spp. |
Common name | stonecrops |
Growth habit | annual and creeping herbs to shrubs |
Leaf | water-storing leaves |
Flower | usually have five petals, twice as many stamens as petals |
Fruit | Varies among genus |
More to learn | With large variety of colour and shape, stonecrops are widely used in European countries to decorate the garden and roofing. |
Properties | slightly astringent sour taste,Outright consumption may cause irritations of the mucous membranes, cramps, paralysis, and respiratory paralysis |
Treats | treat epilepsy and skin disease, as well as an abortifacient |
Reference | Landscape plants 台灣野生植物資料庫 Sedum, a four season perennial |