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fragrant white sand verbena

Scientific Name: Abronia elliptica

Family: Nyctaginaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Fragrant White Sand Verbena (Abronia elliptica)

Also known as Snowball Sand Verbena or Sweet Sand Verbena, this plant is cherished for its sweet-smelling flowers and attractive blossoms.

Considerations for Pets

  • This plant produces sap or other substances.

Considerations for Children

  • This plant produces sap or other substances.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Abronia elliptica A. Nelson
  • Family: Nyctaginaceae (Four O'Clock Family)
  • Genus: Abronia Juss.
  • Synonyms:
    • Abronia fragrans Nutt. ex Hook.
    • Abronia elliptica fragrans
    • Abronia pumila
    • Abronia ramosa
    • Abronia salsa

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to western North America.
  • Found in disturbed areas, forests, and grasslands.
  • Prefers sandy soils.

Morphology and Growth Habits

  • Herbaceous perennial.
  • Flowers are typically white, sometimes tinged with green, lavender, or pink.
  • Flowers are trumpet-shaped, (10 to 25 mm) long.
  • Forms round clusters of 25-80 individual flowers.
  • Fruits are broadly turbinate, apex truncate or rounded and slightly beaked, or fruit rhombic.
  • Grows in mats.

Quirky Facts

  • The flowers are known for their insidiously alluring perfume.
  • One description likens the bud clusters to "white floral fireworks."

Further Information

  • USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database
  • Discover Life
  • Dave's Garden
  • Flora of North America