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Franklin's sandwort
Scientific Name: Arenaria franklinii var. franklinii
Family: Caryophyllaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Subshrub, Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Franklin's Sandwort (Arenaria franklinii)
Franklin's sandwort, scientifically known as Arenaria franklinii Douglas ex Hook., is a perennial plant appreciated for its low-growing, densely tufted habit. It is sometimes referred to as Eremogone franklinii and Arenaria franklinii var. franklinii.
Considerations for Pets
- The plant has slender, brittle branches.
- The plant has lance-shaped leaves.
- It grows in a mound of many short, upright stems.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Arenaria franklinii Douglas ex Hook.
- Common Name: Franklin's sandwort
- Family: Caryophyllaceae (Pink Family)
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Taxonomic Rank: Variety
- Synonyms: Arenaria franklinii var. franklinii Douglas ex Hook., Eremogone franklinii
Distribution and Habitat
- Franklin's sandwort has been observed in states such as Nevada, Arizona and Washington.
- It has also been noted in Franklin County, WA, specifically in the Juniper Dunes area.
- Prefers sand dune habitats.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- It is a low-growing, densely tufted perennial.
- Its growth habit is described as a subshrub forb/herb.
- Stems are numerous and upright.
- Branches are slender and brittle.
- Leaves are sessile (directly attached) in pairs on the stems and lance-shaped, measuring approximately 1/3 to 3/4 inch in length.
Quirky Facts
- Its seed size is approximately 1.3mm in diameter.
- An electron micrograph of a seed is conserved at Kew's Millennium Seed Bank.
Further Information
- Discover Life offers a page dedicated to the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Arenaria franklinii.
- Dave's Garden is a community forum where gardeners share tips and ideas.