Crassulaceae FAMILY

Phedimus middendorffianus

Edibility

0/5

Medicinal

0/5

Safety & Hazards

None known

Botanical Description

Phedimus middendorffianus is a herbaceous, perennial plant with a creeping, branched rhizome that becomes woody; It produces a cluster of many erect stems that branch near the base, growing 10 - 30cm tall[ 200 Title The New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. 1992. Publication Author Huxley. A. Publisher MacMillan Press Year 1992 ISBN 0-333-47494-5 Description Excellent and very comprehensive, though it contains a number of silly mistakes. Readable yet also very detailed. , 266 Title Flora of China Publication Author Website http://flora.huh.harvard.edu/china/ Publisher Missouri Botanical Garden Press; St. Louis. Year 1994 ISBN Description An excellent, comprehensive resource in 25 volumes. In addition to the botanical information the flora also gives basic information on habitat and some uses. An on-line version is also available. ]. The plant is often used in 'green roof' systems which are designed to provide insulation to buildinds, a habitat for wildlife and tl ameliorate the climate.

Habitat & Origin

Origintemperate

Native RangeE. Asia - eastern Siberia, Russian Far east, northeastern China, Korea

HabitatAmong rocks in forests in mountainous areas; at elevations from 300 - 1,000 metres[ 266 Title Flora of China Publication Author Website http://flora.huh.harvard.edu/china/ Publisher Missouri Botanical Garden Press; St. Louis. Year 1994 ISBN Description An excellent, comprehensive resource in 25 volumes. In addition to the botanical information the flora also gives basic information on habitat and some uses. An on-line version is also available. ].