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Sedum rupifragum,
endemic to a small, limited portion of Shimane, inhabits steep,
jagged slopes in a valley. The phyllotaxis is alternate, with long,
somewhat flat leaves and shorter-than-the-petal stamens. Stems
crawl, branching occasionally on rocks, and grow diagonally upwards,
reaching heights of 10-20cm. Leaves are of alternate phyllotaxis,
each in a linear-lanceolate shape and fleshy. Five-petaled flowers,
10-80 in number, 5-7mm in diameter, are arranged in cymose
inflorescences borne on stem tips and open flat. Bloom time:
May-June. |