Question: found this growing in clumps along a back road in SW NH. I figured it’s some type of sedum/stonecrop, but …
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Question
found this growing in clumps along a back road in SW NH. I figured it’s some type of sedum/stonecrop, but the stalks are much “woodier” than my Autumn Joy Sedum. Can you identify, AND is it a native or a garden escapee (or something dumped)?
Answer
Dear Shelley, the species of this group with flattened leaf blades and toothed margins are typically placed in genera other than Sedum (e.g., Hylotelephium, Phedimus, Aizopsis). However, none of them are woody--they are all succulent herbaceous plants. Could you please look carefully and be certain that the woody stem is the same plant? If it is, I'm not certain with the images supplied who it would be. Additional images would be needed from different angles for me to assist you. Best wishes.
