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Harris' dwarf sand verbena

Scientific Name: Abronia nana var. harrisii

Family: Nyctaginaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Abronia nana S. Watson

Also known as dwarf sand verbena, this plant has a few notable variations and related species.

Common Names:

  • Dwarf Sand Verbena
  • Coville's Dwarf Sand Verbena
  • Harris' Dwarf Sand Verbena
  • Ramshaw Meadows Sand Verbena
  • Amelia's Sand Verbena

Taxonomy and Nomenclature:

  • Scientific Name: Abronia nana S. Watson
  • Family: Nyctaginaceae (F-o'clock Family)
  • Variety:
    • Abronia nana S. Watson var. harrisii S.L. Welsh (Harris' dwarf sand verbena)
    • Abronia nana var. covillei (Coville's dwarf sand verbena)
    • Abronia nana var. nana
  • Synonyms/Related Species:
    • Abronia villosa (Desert Sand Verbena)
    • Abronia latifolia (Yellow Sand Verbena)
    • Abronia alpina (Ramshaw Meadows sand verbena)
    • Abronia ameliae (Amelia's dwarf sand verbena)
    • Abronia fragrans (Sand-Verbena, Snowball)
    • Abronia pogonantha (Mojave sand verbena)
    • Abronia angustifolia (Purple Sand Verbena)
    • Abronia umbellata (Pink Sand Verbena)

Distribution and Habitat:

  • Primarily found in the United States, particularly in New Mexico.
  • Observed in specific locations such as along Harris Grade Road north of Lompoc, California.
  • Grows in nearshore dunes and sandy soils.
  • Specific mentions of Texas (Harris County), Spring Creek near Fred E. Harris Park, and the Isle of Harris (Scotland) while possibly coincidental in naming, still point to a broad global awareness of the plant type and locations where similar environments may exist.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits:

  • Herbaceous plant.
  • Perennial herb.
  • Dwarf variety.
  • Mention of fragrant varieties, particularly "Fragrant White Sand Verbena."
  • Used for stabilizing sand dunes

Interactions with Other Organisms:

  • Attracts various insects, including the Harris' Antelope Squirrel.

Resources and Further Information:

  • ITIS (Integrated Taxonomic Information System)
  • uBio (Universal Biological Indexer and Organizer)
  • United States Department of Agriculture
  • Plantae Mundi
  • Garden Guides
  • Gardening.eu