Sedum lanceolatum var. nesioticum

(G. N. Jones) C. L. Hitchcock

in C. L. Hitchcock et al., Vasc. Pl. Pacific N.W. 2: 569. 1964,.

Endemic
Basionym: Sedum nesioticum G. N. Jones Madroño 6: 86. 1941
Synonyms: Amerosedum nesioticum (G. N. Jones) Á. Löve & D. Löve
Treatment appears in FNA Volume 8. Treatment on page 207. Mentioned on page 206.

Plants 10–30 cm. Rosette leaf blades 8–13 × 3–3.5 mm. Flowers: sepals 4–5 mm; petals 9–9.2 mm.


Phenology: Flowering spring–fall.
Habitat: Bluffs, cliffs, flat outcroppings
Elevation: 0-20 m

Discussion

Variety nesioticum occurs in westernmost Canada and United States, on islands in the Puget Sound and the Straits of Georgia, and adjacent Vancouver Island. The relatively large plants flower approximately two weeks later in the season than do those of var. lanceolatum because the coldness of the adjacent ocean retards flower initiation.

Selected References

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Lower Taxa

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