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

About 12 feet tall, this creature will hold a pocket watch and have fur made of cream-colored Sedum foliage, a waistcoat of yellowy-green Sedum and a maroon jacket of Alternanthera leaves.

From New York Times • Apr. 24, 2024

The flat heads of Sedum ‘Matrona’ were chosen to contrast with the silvery fluff of Artemisia ‘Powis Castle’, which in turn was picked to drape over the sage-green pot.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 16, 2023

Sedum spathulifolium ‘Cape Blanco’ has silvery gray leaves and produces sprays of chrome yellow flowers in late June.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 27, 2022

Among the flowering succulents, Sedum 'Autumn Joy' is a popular, very adaptable, low-maintenance perennial.

From Salon • Sep. 18, 2021

The complete and technically correct form, including the Latin name of the species from which the cultivar has been derived, is illustrated in the following example: Sedum spectabile Boreau, cv.

From Northern Nut Growers Association Report of the Proceedings at the 44th Annual Meeting Rochester, N.Y. August 31 and September 1, 1953 by Northern Nut Growers Association