Pollinator plant

Biting Stonecrop

Sedum acre

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Common names

43 names · 31 languages
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Other languages (30)
Dutch
French
Armenian
  • Թանթռնիկ դառն[5]
Belarusian
  • Расходнік едкі[5]
Catalan
  • Crespinell groc[5]
Chinese (Simplified)
Chinese (Traditional)
  • 辛味景天[5]
Croatian
  • Oštri žednjak[5]
  • Šiljati žednjak[5]
Czech
  • rozchodník ostrý[5]
Danish
  • Bidende stenurt[5]
Estonian
  • harilik kukehari[5]
Finnish
  • Keltamaksaruoho[5]
German
Greek
  • Κοχυλόχορτο[5]
  • Σέδον το Δριμύ[5]
Hungarian
  • Borsos varjúháj[5]
Icelandic
  • Helluhnoðri[5]
Italian
Japanese
  • オウシュウマンネングサ[5]
  • ヨーロッパタイトゴメ[5]
Latvian
  • Kodīgais laimiņš[5]
Lithuanian
  • Aitrusis šilokas[5]
Norwegian
  • Bitterbergknapp[5]
Polish
  • Rozchodnik ostry[5]
Russian
  • Очиток едкий[5]
Slovak
  • rozchodník prudký[5]
Slovenian
  • ostra homulica[5]
Spanish
Swedish
  • gul fetknopp[5]
Turkish
  • Acı Damkoruğu[5]
Ukrainian
  • очиток їдкий[5]
Welsh
  • Briweg boeth[5]
Sources & name notes (5)

Names recorded in our plant catalogue and botanical sources, grouped by language. Usage can vary by region.

Catalogue language labels are reviewed separately from botanical source records.

Numbered references identify names recorded by an external source. Other names are from our plant catalogue.

[1] Sedum acre — Plant Toolbox common names ↗

NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox; English common names in a United States horticultural reference.

Source records
  • Biting Stonecrop — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(1); heading: Common Name(s):; Sedum acre.
  • Common Stonecrop — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(2); heading: Common Name(s):; Sedum acre.
  • Gold-moss — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(3); heading: Common Name(s):; Sedum acre.
  • Moss Stonecrop — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(4); heading: Common Name(s):; Sedum acre.
  • Stonecrop — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(5); heading: Common Name(s):; Sedum acre.
[2] Royal Horticultural Society — common names ↗

Names retained from the referenced botanical profile or table.

Source records
  • biting stonecrop — Page 4, column 2, row top 622 pt; common-name cell after Sedum acre.; Sedum acre.
[3] Sedum acre — iNaturalist taxon names ↗

Community-curated iNaturalist taxonomy. This is a common-name attestation, not an independent botanical determination.

Source records
  • Biting Stonecrop — results[0].names[1]; taxon id 55734; Sedum acre.
  • Scharfe Fetthenne — results[0].names[8]; taxon id 55734; Sedum acre.
  • Scharfer Mauerpfeffer — results[0].names[7]; taxon id 55734; Sedum acre.
  • Gold-moss — results[0].names[4]; taxon id 55734; Sedum acre.
  • Goldmoss Sedum — results[0].names[15]; taxon id 55734; Sedum acre.
  • Jack-of-the-buttery — results[0].names[3]; taxon id 55734; Sedum acre.
  • Stonecrop — results[0].names[6]; taxon id 55734; Sedum acre.
  • Wallpepper — results[0].names[2]; taxon id 55734; Sedum acre.
  • uvas de gato — results[0].names[19]; taxon id 55734; Sedum acre.
  • Orpin âcre — results[0].names[10]; taxon id 55734; Sedum acre.
  • Borracina acre — results[0].names[21]; taxon id 55734; Sedum acre.
  • Muurpeper — results[0].names[12]; taxon id 55734; Sedum acre.
[4] Catalogue of Life 2026-08-20 — Sedum acre ↗

Common names from World Plants, version 26.05, reproduced in Catalogue of Life 2026-08-20. License: CC BY.

Source records
  • Biting Stonecrop (EN) — VernacularName.tsv, line 174519; taxon 79ZFK.
  • Scharfer Mauerpfeffer (DE) — VernacularName.tsv, line 174521; taxon 79ZFK.
  • Goldmoss stonecrop (US) — VernacularName.tsv, line 174520; taxon 79ZFK.
[5] Sedum acre — iNaturalist taxon names ↗

Community-curated iNaturalist taxonomy; common-name attestation, not an independent botanical determination.

Source records
  • Biting Stonecrop — results[9].names[1]; taxon id 55734; Sedum acre.
  • Scharfe Fetthenne — results[9].names[8]; taxon id 55734; Sedum acre.
  • Scharfer Mauerpfeffer — results[9].names[7]; taxon id 55734; Sedum acre.
  • Gold-moss — results[9].names[4]; taxon id 55734; Sedum acre.
  • Goldmoss Sedum — results[9].names[15]; taxon id 55734; Sedum acre.
  • Jack-of-the-buttery — results[9].names[3]; taxon id 55734; Sedum acre.
  • Stonecrop — results[9].names[6]; taxon id 55734; Sedum acre.
  • Wallpepper — results[9].names[2]; taxon id 55734; Sedum acre.
  • uvas de gato — results[9].names[19]; taxon id 55734; Sedum acre.
  • Orpin âcre — results[9].names[10]; taxon id 55734; Sedum acre.
  • Borracina acre — results[9].names[21]; taxon id 55734; Sedum acre.
  • Muurpeper — results[9].names[12]; taxon id 55734; Sedum acre.
  • Очиток едкий — results[9].names[9]; taxon id 55734; Sedum acre.
  • Crespinell groc — results[9].names[11]; taxon id 55734; Sedum acre.
  • Bitterbergknapp — results[9].names[13]; taxon id 55734; Sedum acre.
  • Keltamaksaruoho — results[9].names[14]; taxon id 55734; Sedum acre.
  • rozchodník ostrý — results[9].names[16]; taxon id 55734; Sedum acre.
  • gul fetknopp — results[9].names[17]; taxon id 55734; Sedum acre.
  • Σέδον το Δριμύ — results[9].names[18]; taxon id 55734; Sedum acre.
  • Bidende stenurt — results[9].names[20]; taxon id 55734; Sedum acre.
  • Aitrusis šilokas — results[9].names[22]; taxon id 55734; Sedum acre.
  • Rozchodnik ostry — results[9].names[23]; taxon id 55734; Sedum acre.
  • harilik kukehari — results[9].names[24]; taxon id 55734; Sedum acre.
  • オウシュウマンネングサ — results[9].names[25]; taxon id 55734; Sedum acre.
  • ヨーロッパタイトゴメ — results[9].names[26]; taxon id 55734; Sedum acre.
  • Թանթռնիկ դառն — results[9].names[27]; taxon id 55734; Sedum acre.
  • Κοχυλόχορτο — results[9].names[28]; taxon id 55734; Sedum acre.
  • 辛味景天 — results[9].names[29]; taxon id 55734; Sedum acre.
  • rozchodník prudký — results[9].names[30]; taxon id 55734; Sedum acre.
  • очиток їдкий — results[9].names[31]; taxon id 55734; Sedum acre.
  • Расходнік едкі — results[9].names[32]; taxon id 55734; Sedum acre.
  • ostra homulica — results[9].names[33]; taxon id 55734; Sedum acre.
  • Kodīgais laimiņš — results[9].names[34]; taxon id 55734; Sedum acre.
  • Borsos varjúháj — results[9].names[35]; taxon id 55734; Sedum acre.
  • Šiljati žednjak — results[9].names[36]; taxon id 55734; Sedum acre.
  • Oštri žednjak — results[9].names[37]; taxon id 55734; Sedum acre.
  • 苔景天 — results[9].names[38]; taxon id 55734; Sedum acre.
  • Helluhnoðri — results[9].names[39]; taxon id 55734; Sedum acre.
  • Briweg boeth — results[9].names[40]; taxon id 55734; Sedum acre.
  • Acı Damkoruğu — results[9].names[41]; taxon id 55734; Sedum acre.
Plant references

Source-backed information

Published observations for this plant. Each reference supports the information beside it.

Taxonomy
Sedum acre is an accepted species in Catalogue of Life.

Taxonomic treatment in the August 2026 release; the catalogue record name is preserved.

Sources [1]
Botanical family
Crassulaceae

Family in the cited taxonomic treatment.

Sources [1]
Mature height
0.03–0.1 m

NC State Extension profile. Converted from the source range in feet and inches; mature size varies with growing conditions.

Sources [2]
Mature spread
0.3–0.61 m

NC State Extension profile. Converted from the source range in feet and inches; mature size varies with growing conditions.

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Plant habit
Creeping; Dense; Horizontal; Spreading

NC State Extension profile.

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Life cycle
Perennial

NC State Extension profile.

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Growth rate
Rapid

NC State Extension profile.

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Foliage
Broadleaf Evergreen; Deciduous

NC State Extension profile.

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Light
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day); Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)

NC State Extension profile.

Sources [2]
Moisture and drainage
Good Drainage; Moist; Occasionally Dry

NC State Extension profile.

Sources [2]
Soil texture
Sand; Shallow Rocky

NC State Extension profile.

Sources [2]
Soil pH
Alkaline (>8.0); Neutral (6.0-8.0)

NC State Extension profile. These source categories do not certify the catalogue’s numeric pH interval.

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Flowering season
Summer

NC State Extension profile. Seasons reflect the source region and do not verify the catalogue’s exact flowering months.

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Native range
Greenland, Eastern Europe to Mediterranean, Balkans and Caucasus

NC State Extension profile. Origin reported by the source; this is not a claim of local nativeness.

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Reported wildlife attraction
Listed as attracting: butterflies, pollinators.

NC State Extension profile. Broad wildlife categories; this does not establish flower visits by a named bee species or quantify nectar and pollen.

Sources [2]
Pollinator guidance
RHS includes Sedum acre in its Plants for Pollinators guidance.

RHS planting guidance. Choose accessible flowers with pollen and nectar; reduced-resource and double-flowered forms may be unsuitable.

Sources [3]
Catalogue ratings

Who this plant supports

Honey bees

Medium suitability
Nectar value Medium
Pollen value Medium
Plant profile

About this plant

Biting Stonecrop (Sedum acre) is a herbaceous plant. It flowers from June to July.

Sources and references

References for the information marked with source numbers on this page.

Sources checked
  1. Catalogue of Life Sedum acre — Catalogue of Life COL26.8

    COL26.8 (2026-08-20). Contributing checklist: Synonymic Checklists of the Vascular Plants of the World. This is taxonomic evidence, not an independent ecological study.

    Supports: TaxonomyBotanical family
    Relevant sections
    • Taxonomy: NameUsage.tsv line 2669271; ID 79ZFK; rank species; status accepted
    • Botanical family: NameUsage.tsv line 2669271; ID 79ZFK; rank species; status accepted

    Source checked on .

    Source data licence: CC BY 4.0.

  2. NC State Extension Sedum acre — Plant Toolbox

    NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox. Growing conditions and seasons reflect its United States horticultural context.

    Supports: Mature heightMature spreadPlant habitLife cycleGrowth rateFoliageLightMoisture and drainageSoil textureSoil pHFlowering seasonNative rangeReported wildlife attraction
    Relevant sections
    • Mature height: Dimensions / Height
    • Mature spread: Dimensions / Width
    • Plant habit: Habit/Form
    • Life cycle: Life Cycle
    • Growth rate: Growth Rate
    • Foliage: Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics
    • Light: Light
    • Moisture and drainage: Soil Drainage
    • Soil texture: Soil Texture
    • Soil pH: Soil pH
    • Flowering season: Flower Bloom Time
    • Native range: Country Or Region Of Origin
    • Reported wildlife attraction: Attracts

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  3. Royal Horticultural Society RHS Plants for Pollinators — Wildflowers

    RHS planting guidance; applicable flower-form restrictions are retained. General recommendations do not measure local nectar or pollen production.

    Supports: Pollinator guidance
    Relevant sections
    • Pollinator guidance: Page 4, column 2, entry Sedum acre (top 622 pt)

    Source checked on .