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Crater Lake sandwort
Scientific Name: Arenaria pumicola
Family: Caryophyllaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Subshrub, Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Eremogone pumicola (Crater Lake Sandwort)
Eremogone pumicola, commonly known as Crater Lake sandwort, is a perennial subshrub found in specific regions of the United States.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant is described as a shrub and subshrub, implying a woody structure.
- The "Allergen Potential" is listed as "Medium-Low."
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Eremogone pumicola (Coville & Leiberg) Ikonnikov
- Synonym: Arenaria pumicola Coville & Leiberg
- Family: Caryophyllaceae (from the British Database of World Flora and Fauna)
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Alternative Name: *Arenaria pumicola var. pumicola Coville & Leiberg*
Distribution and Habitat
- Primarily found in the Crater Lake National Park area, Oregon.
- Endemic to the southern Cascades.
- Specific habitats include lakes and meadows.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Plant Type: Subshrub, Forb/herb
- Lifespan: Perennial
- Structure: Shrub
Quirky Facts
- The plant's former scientific name was *Arenaria pumicola var. pumicola*.
- It is found on alpine tundra, close to Arctic Sandwort flowers.
Additional Resources
- Encyclopedia of Life: Information on Eremogone pumicola.
- Discover Life: Page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Arenaria pumicola.
- Crater Lake Digital Documents: Full-text version online.
- British Database of World Flora and Fauna: Taxonomic information about Arenaria pumicola var pumicola of the Family Caryophyllaceae.
- Oregon Flora Project: Information on Eremogone pumicola.