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Minuartia obtusiloba (Alpine stitchwort)
Bransford, W.D. and Dolphia

Minuartia obtusiloba (Rydb.) House

Alpine stitchwort, Cushion sandwort, Twinflower sandwort

Caryophyllaceae (Pink Family)

Synonyms: Arenaria obtusiloba

USDA Symbol: MIOB2

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

A perennial with a mat-forming habit, the slender, leafy stems lying on the ground and ascending at the tip. Leaves are linear and old leaves clothe the stem bases, helping form the mat. Small, white & green flowers occur in terminal racemes.

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Leaf Complexity: Simple
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Size Class: 0-1 ft.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White
Bloom Time: Jul , Aug

Distribution

USA: AK , AZ , CA , CO , ID , MT , NM , NV , OR , UT , WA , WY
Canada: AB , BC
Native Distribution: Lab. to AK, s. to NM mts. & CA Sierras
Native Habitat: Alpine meadows & rocky areas
USDA Native Status: L48(N), AK(N), CAN(N)

Growing Conditions

Light Requirement: Sun
Soil Moisture: Dry
Soil Description: Dry, rocky soil.
Conditions Comments: Not Available

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Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2007-01-01
Research By: TWC Staff

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