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longstem sandwort
Scientific Name: Arenaria longipedunculata
Family: Caryophyllaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Longstem Sandwort (Arenaria longipedunculata)
Arenaria longipedunculata, commonly known as longstem sandwort or low sandwort, is a perennial forb/herb belonging to the Caryophyllaceae (Pink) family.
Considerations for Pets and Children
- Forms mat-like stands, which could be attractive to pets or children.
- Stems can be fleshy.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Arenaria longipedunculata Hultn.
- Common Names: Longstem sandwort, low sandwort
- Family: Caryophyllaceae (Pink family)
- Rank: Species
- Synonyms: Arenaria longipedunculata Hulten
Distribution and Habitat
- This species is native to North America.
- It is a blue-listed taxon in British Columbia (BC).
Morphological Characteristics
- Habit: Perennial, tufted to mat-forming.
- Taproots: Filiform (thread-like).
- Rhizomes: Slender, 0.5-3 cm long.
- Stems: 25-60+, erect to ascending, green, 2-4 cm long, fleshy.
- Flowers: Usually dioecious (pistillate and staminate flowers on different plants).
- Corolla: Regular (actinomorphic), white.
Additional Information
- The species is recognized by the Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS). The TSN (Taxonomic Serial Number) is 500962.
- Nomenclatural reference: Bot. Not. 119: 313. 1966.
Further Information
- Discover Life offers a page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Arenaria longipedunculata.
- Arenaria longipedunculata in Flora of North America @ efloras.org.
- Species information is available on Wikimedia.
- Plant information and identification is available on Garden Guides.