Sedum dasyphyllum 'Lilac Mound' is a low-growing succulent that forms a dense carpet of tiny colorful leaves on short stems. The leaves …
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Epithet: dasyphyllum
Meaning: Having dense, shaggy leaves; dasyphyllous.
Derivation: Feminine form of the Latin adjective "dasyphyllus."
Pronunciation: das-ee-FIL-um
While the generic name must be unique, two or more genera often share the same specific epithet. Moreover, the same epithet can be used for subspecies, varieties, and forms within a species. Here is a list of plants that share this epithet.
Sedum dasyphyllum (Corsican Stonecrop) is a mat-forming succulent with decumbent stems and gray-green leaves often tinged with red …