sedum

American

[see-duhm] / ˈsi dəm /

noun

any fleshy plant belonging to the genus Sedum, of the stonecrop family, usually having small, overlapping leaves and yellow, white, or pink flowers.

sedum British

/ ˈsiːdəm /

noun

any crassulaceous rock plant of the genus Sedum, having thick fleshy leaves and clusters of white, yellow, or pink flowers See also stonecrop rose-root orpine

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Etymology

Origin of sedum

1400–50; late Middle English cedum < Latin sedum houseleek

Example Sentences

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You may also want to select plants that will creep and trail, such as a low-growing sedum or cranesbill geranium, near the garden's edge.

From Salon • Aug. 28, 2022

I now have a nice bed of “Autumn Joy” sedum, thanks to them!

From Seattle Times • Mar. 28, 2022

Whither the Japanese snowbell tree, or the Arnold Promise witch hazel or sedum Autumn Joy?

From Washington Post • Apr. 8, 2019

The sedum captures rainwater and keeps the Javits Center a few degrees cooler than before it was installed.

From New York Times • Sep. 10, 2017

Fill in depressions with soil and plant there and around the edges of the boulder Phlox subulata, sedum, arabis, etc.

From Making A Rock Garden by Adams, H. S. (Henry Sherman)

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