Sedum cockerellii

A succulent found on exposed rock at higher elevations. Similar to Sedum wrightii, but the petals widely spreading, apparently narrower and more attenuate.

Plant habit above the Pine Tree Trail on the northeast side of the Organ Mountains, Doña Ana Co., New Mexico, 15 Sep 2007.

A flower above the Pine Tree Trail, 15 Sep 2007.

Flowering stems on the northeast side of the Organ Mts., 15 Sep 2007.

Plant habit above the Pine Tree Trail, 15 Sep 2007.

Plant habit at North Percha Creek on the east side of the Black Range, Sierra Co., New Mexico, 22 Aug 2009.

An inflorescence at North Percha Creek, 22 Aug 2009.

Closer view of a flower at North Percha Creek, 22 Aug 2009.

Plant habit on NM Hwy. 159 in Silver Canyon above Mogollon, Catron Co., NM, 16 Aug 2009.

Flowers on NM Hwy. 159 in Silver Canyon, 16 Aug 2009.