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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