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Eastwood's sandwort
Scientific Name: Arenaria eastwoodiae
Family: Caryophyllaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Subshrub, Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Eastwood's Sandwort
Eastwood's Sandwort is a perennial subshrub forb/herb with delicate beauty.
Considerations for Pets
- Part of the plant was traditionally used as an emetic for the stomach.
Scientific Name and Common Names
- Scientific Name: Arenaria eastwoodiae Rydb.
- Common Name: Eastwood's Sandwort
- Other Common Names: Mojave Sandwort, Sandwort, Spreading Sandwort, Forest Camp Sandwort
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Family: Caryophyllaceae (Pink Family)
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Synonyms:
- Eremogone eastwoodiae (Rydb.) S. Ikonnikov
- Arenaria eastwoodiae Rydb.
- Arenaria fendleri var. eastwoodiae
- Subordinate Taxa:
- Arenaria eastwoodiae Rydb. var. adenophora Kearney & Peebles
- Eremogone eastwoodiae var. adenophora
- Arenaria eastwoodiae var. eastwoodiae Maguire
Distribution and Habitat
- Found in Arizona and New Mexico.
- Observed in locations such as Zion National Park.
Quirky Facts
- The Hopi people traditionally used Arenaria eastwoodiae as an emetic.
- Eastwood's Sandwort is one of several plants named after a person with the last name of Eastwood.
Morphological Characteristics
- Type: Subshrub, Forb/herb
- Duration: Perennial
Companion Species
- Lavender Leaf Sundrop
- Rockmat
- Wild Buckwheat
- Mountain Phlox
- Fernbush
Further Information
- USDA
- Nevada Natural Heritage Program
- Plant Guide to South Kaibab Trail