sedum

American  

[see-duhm] / ˈsi dəm /

noun

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

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sedum British  

/ ˈsiːdəm /

noun

1. 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

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

Elsewhere, the sedum is well matched with grape hyacinth and early tulips.

From New York Times • Jul. 15, 2020

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

From Washington Post • Apr. 8, 2019

For them, Buerge and his two gardeners plant several kinds of milkweed, lantana and sedum, which are magnets for these winged creatures.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2017

The tall, old variety, sedum spectabile, has been improved upon, and the novelty is called S. s. rosea.

From Small Gardens and How to Make the Most of Them by Biddle, Violet Purton