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Generic Name: Sedum
Meaning: Sitting or low-growing; referring to the low-growing habit of the plants in this genus, which appear to "sit" and spread over rocks, slopes, and ground surfaces.
Derivation: From the Latin verb sedēre, meaning "to sit."
Pronunciation: SEE-dum

While two or more genera often share the same specific epithet, which may also be used for subspecies, varieties, and forms within a species, the generic name must be unique. Below is a list of plants in the genus Sedum.