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Forest Camp sandwort
Scientific Name: Arenaria macradenia ssp. macradenia var. kuschei
Family: Caryophyllaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Subshrub, Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Forest Camp Sandwort
Scientific Name and Nomenclature
- Accepted Scientific Name: Eremogone macradenia var. arcuifolia (Maguire) R.L. Hartm. & Rabeler
- Synonyms:
- Arenaria macradenia S. Watson (not accepted – refers to Mojave sandwort, shrubby sandwort)
- Arenaria macradenia Maguire (not accepted – refers to Forest Camp sandwort)
- Arenaria macradenia var. kuschei (Eastw.) Maguire (formerly used name)
Taxonomy
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Family: Caryophyllaceae (Pink Family or Carnation Family)
- Taxonomic Rank: Variety
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to California, United States.
- Specifically mentioned in connection with "Forest Camp," though its exact location is vague.
- Also referenced in connection with Arizona.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Described as a perennial herb.
- Develops into a round-shaped subshrub.
- Not evergreen.
- Leaves curve downward and are 1.2-2 mm wide.
- Inflorescence has compact branches that are erect to suberect, densely glandular-hairy.
Ecological Role
- Listed as a "Sensitive Plant Species by Forest."
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Found growing with Glacier Lilies (Erythronium grandiflorum) in Kootenai National Forest, Montana.
Further Information
- BISON Web Link: http://bison.usgs.ornl.gov/api/scientificName/Arenaria%20macradenia%20kuschei
- ITIS Web Link
- CalPhotos
- Plants Database - Forest Camp sandwort - Arenaria macradenia S. Wats. ssp. macradenia var. kuschei (Eastw.) Maguire
- California Native Plant Link Exchange