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littleleaf pixiemoss

Scientific Name: Pyxidanthera brevifolia

Family: Diapensiaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Subshrub

Duration: Perennial

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Pyxidanthera brevifolia

Pyxidanthera brevifolia, also known as Littleleaf Pixie-moss, Wells' Pixie-moss, Sandhills Pixie-moss, or Little Pixie, is a flowering plant with a common name that belies its botanical classification.

Considerations for Pets

  • The plant is small and could be ingested by curious pets.

Considerations for Children

  • The plant is small and could be ingested by curious children.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Pyxidanthera brevifolia Wells
  • Family: Diapensiaceae (although Dipsacaceae is mentioned in the text as well)
  • Synonyms: Listed in Radford as Pyxidanthera barbulata Michx. var. brevifolia
  • Related Species: Pyxidanthera barbulata, also known as flowering pixie-moss.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Pyxidanthera brevifolia is exclusively found in North Carolina and South Carolina.
  • It thrives in deep, sandy soils.

Morphological Characteristics

  • It is a flowering plant.

Additional Information

  • The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center is a resource for information on North America's native plants.