Native Plant Database

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Annual
Habit: Herb
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Flower:
Fruit:
Size Class: 1-3 ft.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White
Bloom Time: Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul

Distribution

USA: LA , NM , OK , TX
Native Habitat: North central, central, and south Texas west to the eastern Trans-Pecos. Grows on limestone outcrops, among boulders and in open woodlands, usually in shade of shrubs or small trees.
USDA Native Status: L48(N)

Growing Conditions

Light Requirement: Part Shade

Benefit

Conspicuous Flowers: yes

From the National Organizations Directory

According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is either on display or available from the following:

Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center - Austin, TX

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Additional resources

USDA: Find Arenaria benthamii in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Arenaria benthamii in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Arenaria benthamii