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Stellaria longifolia (Longleaf starwort)
Smith, R.W.

Stellaria longifolia Muhl. ex Willd.

Longleaf starwort

Caryophyllaceae (Pink Family)

USDA Symbol: STLO

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Leaf: Dark Green
Flower:
Fruit:

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Green

Distribution

USA: AK , AZ , CA , CO , CT , DC , DE , IA , ID , IL , IN , KS , KY , MA , MD , ME , MI , MN , MO , MT , ND , NE , NH , NJ , NM , NV , NY , OH , OR , PA , RI , SD , TN , UT , VA , VT , WA , WI , WV , WY
Canada: NB , NS , PE
USDA Native Status: L48(N), AK(N), CAN(N), SPM(N)

Growing Conditions

Water Use: High
Light Requirement: Part Shade
CaCO3 Tolerance: Low

Benefit

Conspicuous Flowers: yes

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Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2012-05-07
Research By: TWC Staff

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