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King's rosy sandwort
Scientific Name: Arenaria kingii ssp. rosea
Family: Caryophyllaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Subshrub, Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
King's Rosy Sandwort
King's Rosy Sandwort, scientifically known as Arenaria kingii subsp. rosea, is a perennial plant also referred to as Rosy King Sandwort.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Arenaria kingii (S. Watson) M.E. Jones subsp. rosea Maguire
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Family: Caryophyllaceae (Pink Family)
- Synonyms: The names Arenaria kingii ssp. rosea Maguire and Arenaria kingii rosea are listed as "not accepted".
Common Names
- King's Rosy Sandwort
- Rosy King Sandwort
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- King's Rosy Sandwort is described as a subshrub or forb/herb type plant.
- It reaches a medium size, growing up to 75 cm in height.
- In the summer, it assumes a white coloring.
- It is not an evergreen, meaning it loses its leaves seasonally.
Distribution and Habitat
- The text suggests it is native to Nevada, U.S.A, specifically Clark County.
- It is not found in Idaho.
Conservation Status
- Its conservation status in Clark County, U.S.A, is mentioned.
- It lacks a state rank.
Related Species
- The text mentions other species within the Caryophyllaceae (Pink) family, such as Minuartia nuttallii (Nuttall's Sandwort) and related plants like Rosy Pussytoes (Antennaria rosea).
Further Information
- The USDA PLANTS Profile is listed as a resource for more information.
- portal-jardin.com is mentioned as having information on Arenaria kingii ssp. rosea.
- The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center is referenced as a source of information about North America's native plants.