Question: Hello, I found this succulent plant along a freshwater stream in southeastern CT. It is in a protected area with …
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Hello, I found this succulent plant along a freshwater stream in southeastern CT. It is in a protected area with a history of human disturbance. Surrounding the plant is Rosa multiflora, skunk cabbage and Norway Spruce. I assume it it likely a nonnative species. The plant is 6 inches tall, light green with whorled leaves that are coarsely dentated.
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Dear eehrlich11, You've photographed a species of Hylotelephium (orpine). It is most likely H. telephium, the most common species found in New England. This species will have purple flowers when it is reproductively mature, though many individuals in the forest won't flower (presumably they don't receive enough light). They are able to propagate via tuberous roots. Best wishes.
