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Arenaria procera
Scientific Name: Arenaria procera
Family: Caryophyllaceae
Category: Dicot
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Arenaria procera
Arenaria procera, commonly known as sandwort, is a flowering plant often found in rock gardens.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant forms a low cushion, which might be attractive to pets.
- Requires well-drained sandy soil to thrive.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Arenaria procera Spreng.
- Family: Caryophyllaceae
- Synonyms:
- Arenaria micradenia
- Arenaria graminifolia
- Arenaria biebersteinii
- Eremogyne graminifolia
- Arenaria stenophylla
- Subspecies:
- Arenaria procera subsp. procera
- Arenaria procera subsp. pubescens (Fenzl) Jalas
- Arenaria procera subsp. glabra (F.N.Williams) Holub (Note: This is also listed as a synonym of Eremogone saxatilis)
- Arenaria procera Spreng. is also considered a synonym of Eremogone procera (Spreng.) Rchb.
- Taxonomic Serial Number: 823572
Distribution and Habitat
- Primarily found in Europe.
- Often used in rock garden settings.
Morphological Characteristics
- Forms a low cushion.
- Some subspecies like Arenaria procera subsp. glabra (Siberian sandwort) feature showy white blooms.
- Grows to a height of 20-30 cm with an upright and mat-forming growth habit.
Ecological Role
- The plant can bear very harsh temperatures.
Further Information
- RHS (Royal Horticultural Society) provides information on Arenaria procera.
- Flora Europaea: Database of European Plants (ESFEDS).
- Electronic Plant Information Centre of... (incomplete reference in original text).
- Tropicos and IPCN (International Plant Names Index).
- B and T World Seeds' database output for Arenaria procera ssp glabra.
- Encyclopedia of Life entry for Arenaria procera.