Hylotelephium erythrostictum
(Miq.) H. Ohba
Ching T'Ien, Garden orpine
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Summary
Source: WikipediaHylotelephium erythrostictum, commonly known as garden stonecrop, is a herbaceous perennial plant in the genus Hylotelephium, belonging to the family Crassulaceae.
Description
A herb. The roots have tubers that are carrot shaped. The stems are simple, erect and 30-70 cm tall. The leaves are opposite. The are oval and 4.5-7 cm long by 2-5.5 cm wide. The flowers are 1 cm across. They are white or pink.
Edible Uses
The leaves are eaten.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, China, Japan, Korea, SE Asia,
Synonyms
Sedum alboroseum BakerSedum labordei H. Lev. & VaniotSedum okuyamae OhwiSedum telephium subsp. alboroseum (Baker) Frod.
References (2)
- Hwang, HS, et al, 2014, Distribution characteristics of plant in the Ungseokbong Mountain, Gyeongsangnam-do, Korea. Journal of Asia-Pacific Biodiversity. 7(2014) e164-e178
- Plants for a Future database, The Field, Penpol, Lostwithiel, Cornwall, PL22 0NG, UK. http://www.scs.leeds.ac.uk/pfaf/ (As Sedum alboroseum)
