SafePlants

No images found for this plant ID: 2841.

Ensure images are uploaded to the Media Library and tagged with "2841" in the "plant_image_tag" taxonomy.

Safe for Children?

✅ Safe: 0
❓ Neutral: 0
❌ Unsafe: 0

Safe for Dogs?

✅ Safe: 0
❓ Neutral: 0
❌ Unsafe: 0

Safe for Cats?

✅ Safe: 0
❓ Neutral: 0
❌ Unsafe: 0

Safe for Reptiles?

✅ Safe: 0
❓ Neutral: 0
❌ Unsafe: 0

gland sandwort

Scientific Name: Arenaria congesta var. glandulifera

Family: Caryophyllaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Subshrub, Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Arenaria congesta var. glandulifera - Gland Sandwort

Explore the fascinating world of Gland Sandwort, a captivating plant with unique characteristics. This page provides a comprehensive overview of its taxonomy, distribution, morphology, and more.

Considerations for Pets

  • Several mentions of "glands" and "gland-tipped hairs" suggest the presence of substances on the plant that might be of interest to pets.

Considerations for Children

  • The presence of "gland-tipped hairs" might present a tactile curiosity for children, although the text does not indicate any specific hazards.

Nomenclature and Taxonomy

  • Scientific Name: Arenaria congesta Nutt. var. glandulifera Maguire
  • Common Names: Gland Sandwort, Ballhead Sandwort, Proliferous Sandwort
  • Rank: Variety
  • Family: Caryophyllaceae
  • Synonyms: Eremogone congesta var. prolifera
  • Nomenclatural Reference: Amer. Midl. Naturalist 46: 501. 1951.

Distribution and Habitat

  • The text mentions its presence in Idaho (United States), suggesting a North American distribution.
  • References to "pine-barren sandwort" suggest a possible affinity for pine barren habitats, specifically in the southeastern United States, though this might refer to a different Arenaria species (Arenaria caroliniana).
  • Also found in the Himalayas with respect to Hummock Sandwort.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Gland Sandwort is classified as a subshrub or forb/herb.
  • It is a perennial plant.
  • It's glandular-hairy.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • The text hints at potential interactions with insects, such as pollinators, due to the presence of glands and references to floral discs with glands.

Resources and Further Information

  • United States Department of Agriculture
  • portail-jardin.com (a plant database)
  • Garden Guides (for Suffrutescent Sandwort and Wheeler's Sandwort information)