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Sedum tortuosum Hemsl.  
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FamilyCRASSULACEAE
Genus speciesSedum tortuosum Hemsl. 
SynonymsSedum lignicaule Fröd.
 Sedum nelsonii Rose
Habitatrocks
Altitude1700-2500m
Descriptionleaves deciduous, oblanceolate or elliptic-spathulate, minutely calcarate, obtuse, inflorescence terminal, cymose, sepals oblong, green, unequal, petals lanceolate, acute
Size10-20cm
Colorwhite
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typesubshrub
Cultivationsunny, dry, rock crevices, protection against winter wet
alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, uncovered, germ. 1-3 months, 18-24°C
cuttings in late summer
Territory Northern America
     Mexico (Mexico Central , Mexico Northeast , Mexico Southwest)
BibliographyPlants of the World online powo.science.kew.org
International Plant Names Index www.ipni.org
Comments

CRASSULACEAE

Sedum tortuosum Hemsl., Diagn. Pl. Nov. Mexic. 1: 10 (1878)

Synonyms:
Sedum lignicaule Fröd.
Sedum nelsonii Rose

Mexico
79 MXC MXE MXS

1700-2500m

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