Toxic — do not eat
Goldmoss Stonecrop (Sedum acre)
Sedum acre · Crassulaceae
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Safety first
Can be irritating; not recommended as an edible. Teach recognition, not consumption.
Educational field guide only. Never eat a wild plant without 100% confident identification. Not medical or legal advice.
About
Low mat-forming succulent with tiny yellow star flowers. Common on rocky ground and sandy openings in West Michigan.
Harvest calendar
Months: Jun · Jul · Aug
Seasons: Summer
Parts used: none recommended
Habitat & skill
Habitats: Disturbed / urban wild, Dune & Great Lakes shore, Field edge & meadow
Difficulty: easy
Identification
Creeping mats; small fleshy leaves; bright yellow 5-petaled flowers in summer.
Harvest notes
Not recommended as a food plant for general audiences.
Preparation
Observe for ID literacy rather than consumption.
Stewardship
Do not strip mats from dunes or rare outcrops.