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dwarf sand verbena

Scientific Name: Abronia nana

Family: Nyctaginaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

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Dwarf Sand Verbena (Abronia nana)

The Dwarf Sand Verbena, scientifically known as Abronia nana, is a charming wildflower found in the western and southwestern United States. This perennial forb belongs to the F-o-clock family (Nyctaginaceae) and is appreciated for its delicate beauty and adaptability to sandy environments.

Considerations for Pets

  • The text mentions that the plant is semi-succulent.

Considerations for Children

  • The plant is described as low-growing, meaning it may be easily accessible to children.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Abronia nana S. Watson
  • Common Name: Dwarf Sand Verbena
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Family: Nyctaginaceae (F-o-clock Family)
  • Synonyms: None explicitly mentioned, but the text lists related terms, suggesting possible synonyms.
  • Subordinate Taxa:
    • Abronia nana var. covillei (Coville's Dwarf Sand Verbena)
    • Abronia nana var. harrisii
    • Abronia nana var. nana

Distribution and Habitat

  • The Dwarf Sand Verbena is native to the western and southwestern United States.
  • Specifically mentioned locations include Nevada and the Kern Plateau of the southern Sierra Nevada, where it grows on gravel meadow margins between lodgepole pine forests and sagebrush scrub communities.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Abronia nana is a low-growing, perennial forb.
  • It has oblong leaves.
  • The plant produces white, tubular flowers that grow in spherical clusters.
  • It's described as dwarf, tufted, and semi-succulent, with grayish-green leaves clustered on the plant.
  • Some descriptions suggest it develops like a shrub and may exhibit a climber development habit.

Ecological Role

  • The species profile mentions habitat, control, and invasion.

Quirky Facts

  • Coville's Dwarf Sand Verbena is reported as edible.

Further Information

  • Dave's Garden offers tips and ideas for gardens, along with seeds and plants.
  • Garden Guides provides plant information, identification information, and more.
  • Discover Life has a page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Abronia nana.
  • Flora of North America also offers resources.