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What is the meaning of the name of the plant ‘Sedum’?
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Sedum is Latin for “stone” or “a small rock”. The name comes from the Greek word “sedon”, which means “stone”. Sedum is a genus of plants in the family Crassulaceae, which is a group of plants commonly known as stonecrops. Sedum is a perennial succulent that produces tiny, round, fleshy leaves that are typically grey-green in color. Sedum is often used as a groundcover, especially in rock gardens.