3-29 Crassulaceae, stonecrop family

Marian C. Munro; Ruth E. Newell; Nicholas E Hill

Authors

Marian C. Munro Nova Scotia Museum, Halifax, NS
Ruth E. Newell Nova Scotia Museum, Halifax, NS
Nicholas E Hill Fernhill Institute, Kentville, Nova Scotia; Acadia University, Wolfville, Nova Scotia and Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia

Keywords:

Magnoliophyte, stonecrop family, dicots, Sedum, Phedimus, Hylotelephium, rhodiola, roseroot, orpine, live-forever, pygmyweed

Abstract

Mainly northern, this family is represented in Nova Scotia by only a few species out of a total of 300. They are succulent herbaceous plants, bearing small yellow, white or pink flowers. Sepals and petals are five-merous; stamens number twice as many as the petals. Pistils 3–5; fruit is a follicle. Best-known as rock garden ornamentals, we have a single native species. Photographs supplied by Sean Blaney, Andy Dean, Martin Thomas and Marian Munro.

Author Biographies

Marian C. Munro, Nova Scotia Museum, Halifax, NS

Curator of Botany (NSPM)

Ruth E. Newell, Nova Scotia Museum, Halifax, NS

Curator of Botany (NSPM)

Nicholas E Hill, Fernhill Institute, Kentville, Nova Scotia; Acadia University, Wolfville, Nova Scotia and Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia

Director; Adjunct Professor