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Sedum retusum Hemsl.  
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FamilyCRASSULACEAE
Genus speciesSedum retusum Hemsl. 
BibliographyDiagn. Pl. Nov. Mexic. 3: 51 (1880)
Native Rangene. Mexico
Primary BiomeDesert or Dry Shrubland
Habitatdry, rocky slopes
Altitude1800-2400m
Descriptionglabrous, leaves minute, carnose, sessile, oblong-obovate or spathulate, obtuse, retuse, flowers in subsessile cyme, sepals carnose, linear
Size5-12cm
Colorwhite
Bloomspring, summer
Ca
Typesucculent subshrub
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
Territory7 Northern America
     79 Mexico (MXE Mexico Northeast)
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