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Cliffe, Harry

Sabatia arenicola

Sabatia arenicola Greenm.

Sand Rose Gentian

Gentianaceae (Gentian Family)

Synonym(s): Sabatia carnosa

USDA Symbol: SAAR

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Annual
Habit: Herb
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 8 inches tall.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White , Pink
Bloom Time: Apr , May , Jun , Jul
Bloom Notes: Usually pink, sometimes white.

Distribution

USA: LA , TX

Growing Conditions

Light Requirement: Sun

National Wetland Indicator Status

Region:	AGCP	AK	AW	CB	EMP	GP	HI	MW	NCNE	WMVE
Status:	FACW					FACW

This information is derived from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers National Wetland Plant List, Version 3.1 (Lichvar, R.W. 2013. The National Wetland Plant List: 2013 wetland ratings. Phytoneuron 2013-49: 1-241). Click here for map of regions.

Web Reference

Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2023-04-04
Research By: DEW

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