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pygmyflower rockjasmine

Scientific Name: Androsace septentrionalis ssp. puberulenta

Family: Primulaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Annual, Perennial

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Androsace septentrionalis

Also known as pygmyflower rockjasmine, pygmy-flower rock-jasmine, northern rockjasmine, Northern fairy candelabra, or, in Chinese, bei dian di mei, Androsace septentrionalis is a captivating plant with a delicate appearance.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Androsace septentrionalis L.
  • Family: Primulaceae (Primrose Family)
  • Synonym: Primula septentrionalis (L.) (Note: this may not be a current synonym)
  • Subspecies: Androsace septentrionalis ssp. subumbellata (A. Nelson) G.T. Robbins. Androsace septentrionalis ssp. subulifera
  • Alternative Scientific Names: Androsace arguta Greene, A. gormanii Greene, A. puberulenta Rydberg, A. septentrionalis var. diffusa (Note: these may not be current synonyms)

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to the Rockies and other alpine regions of North America, extending up into the Arctic.
  • Also found in southern and central California (specifically ssp. subumbellata).

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • An annual or perennial herb.
  • Height ranges from 3-25 cm tall.
  • Flower stems are usually numerous.
  • Stems range from nearly hairless to sparsely glandular-short-hairy or more usually glandular.
  • Threadlike stems with tiny white flowers.
  • 'Stardust' variety has rosettes of lance-shaped, toothed, dark grey-green leaves.
  • 'Stardust' variety is an annual or evergreen biennial.

Ecological Role

  • Androsace septentrionalis was found to be relatively common at most survey areas, including Taylor Mountain.

Considerations for Pets

  • The text mentions "threadlike stems with tiny white flowers". While the text does not indicate toxicity, plants with small parts could pose a potential ingestion hazard, especially for curious pets.

Quirky Facts

  • One common name is "Northern fairy candelabra," evoking a whimsical image.

Further Information

  • Discover Life offers a page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Androsace septentrionalis.
  • USDA provides information on this species.