What's this? It's on a south-facing rock, north vancouver isle

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  1. Thomas Anonymous

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    What's this plant? It was on a south-facing rock, north vancouver isle, within a meter or two of the high tide line. I recall seeing these guys in various places, always very close to the high tide line, and thinking to myself, "they must be adapted to survive salt spray", because they'd sure get lots of it.
     

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    togata57 Generous Contributor 10 Years

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    Sedum sp.
     
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    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    Stonecrops are common to rocky areas throughout the region. The top notch S. spathulifolium is native here.
     
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    Douglas Justice Well-Known Member UBC Botanical Garden Forums Administrator Forums Moderator VCBF Cherry Scout Maple Society 10 Years

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    This looks like our native Sedum oreganum (Oregon stonecrop). Google images.
     
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    Yes, I mentioned S. spathulifolium as an aside.
     
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    Thanks for the responses --- it's sure a cool looking plant.
     
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