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Paronychia argyrocoma
Paronychia argyrocoma (Michx.) Nutt.
Silvery Nailwort
Caryophyllaceae (Pink Family)
Synonym(s): Paronychia argyrocoma ssp. albimontana, Paronychia argyrocoma var. albimontana
USDA Symbol: PAAR4
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Leaf Shape: Lanceolate , Linear , Oblanceolate
Leaf Margin: Entire
Leaf Apex: Acute
Leaf Texture: Leathery
Size Notes: Stems prostrate to ascending, up to about 2 feet long.
Fruit: Utricle.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Green , BrownBloom Time: Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep
Distribution
USA: DC , GA , KY , MA , MD , ME , NC , NH , TN , VA , VT , WVFrom the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Mt. Cuba Center - Hockessin, DE
Web Reference
Webref 38 - Flora of North America (2019) Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, MO & Harvard University Herbaria, Cambridge, MA.Additional resources
USDA: Find Paronychia argyrocoma in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Paronychia argyrocoma in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Paronychia argyrocoma
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-03-15Research By: SET