Genus: Sedum comes from Latin 'to sit' referring to squatty thick nature
Species: oreganum for Oregon
There are four members of the stonecrop family in Rainier, three with brillant yellow flowers. All have short, thick and succulent stems. S. oreguanum rises only 4 - 8" (10- 20 cm) above the ground. The leaves are spoon-shaped or nearly round, thick, fleshy and glossy appearing ready to pop. The highly attractive flowers have five narrow lance-shaped petals, usually less than a 1/2" long. Uncommon in Rainier, found on rocky open sites (see alternate view) below 5,500' elevation.
Trail Notes:
Trail/Hike: Glacier Basin
Date: July 28, 2007
Location: approx. 0.75 mi. from trailhead at White River campground (photo)
