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spreading sandwort
Scientific Name: Arenaria lanuginosa ssp. lanuginosa var. longipedu
Family: Caryophyllaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Spreading Sandwort (Arenaria lanuginosa)
Spreading Sandwort, scientifically known as Arenaria lanuginosa, is a forb/herb belonging to the genus Arenaria. It is known for its spreading growth habit.
Common Names
- Spreading Sandwort
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Arenaria lanuginosa (Michx.) Rohrb.
- Family: Caryophyllaceae
- Synonym: Arenaria patula Michx. (also known as Minuartia patula (Michx.) Mattf.)
- Subspecies:
- Arenaria lanuginosa subsp. lanuginosa
- Arenaria lanuginosa subsp. saxosa (A. Gray) Maguire
- Varieties:
- Arenaria lanuginosa var. lanuginosa
- Arenaria lanuginosa var. saxosa
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to the southern U.S. and found as far south as Peru.
- Observed in specific locations like Arizona and Arkansas.
- Found in habitats such as avalanche clearings and spruce-fir forests at higher elevations (e.g., 10,000 feet).
Morphological Characteristics
- Forb/herb (non-woody plant that is not a grass).
- Arenaria montana, a related species, grows to about six inches tall and spreads about 12 inches wide.
- White 5 petal flowers, approximately 8".
Cultivation
- Can be grown in the garden year-round.
- It is recommended to fertilize perennial plants like spreading sandwort in the spring with a slow-release granular fertilizer.
Additional Information
- Available on Discover Life, Wikimedia Commons, and Dave's Garden.
- Photographs are available from Michael Charters and Mary Ellen (Mel) Harte.