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Definition of sedum

sedum

/ˈsiːdəm/
se · dum
Plural:sedums
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• noun

1

A plant of a large genus (Sedum) in the family Crassulaceae, native primarily to the temperate and subtropical regions of the Northern Hemisphere, characterized by water-storing succulent leaves and small, star-shaped flowers.

Example

"The landscape architect recommended planting a drought-tolerant sedum along the rock wall to provide year-round texture with minimal maintenance."

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• Rhymes for sedum

• Nearby Words

sebou
secateurs
sedge
sedum
seed
seedbox
seedeater

Word Origin & Etymology

From Latin 'sedum', a name used by Pliny for houseleeks and stonecrops, possibly derived from 'sedere' (to sit) because many species grow close to the ground or sprawl over rocks.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sedum. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sedum
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