Andy's Yukon Wildflowers
King's Crown sedum

Sedum roseum or Rhodiola rosea or Rhodiola integrifolia

King's crown sedum, sugarloaf mountain, carcross, yukon, Copyright 2008 Andy Fyon, www.ontariowildflower.com

Also known as: Roseroot, Rose root, Rose sedum.

Habitat: Moist, rocky alpine areas and gravelly beaches.

Interest: This is a succulent perennial up to 35 cm tall.  The fleshy leaves are alternate, 1-4 cm long, and spoon-shaped. The reddish purple flowers (male) occur in a dense terminal cluster. The female flowers are yellow in colour.

Location: Sugarloaf Mountain, Carcross, Yukon.
Date: July 3, 2007

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For more information email: ajfyon@vianet.ca
URL: http://www.ontariowildflower.com/yukon_alpine_kings_crown_mt_montana.htm
© 2008 Andy Fyon
Sudbury, Ontario

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