Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
squarrosa
ID:
1292475

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nutt.

Source:
tro

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Fl. N. Amer. 1: 174 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001291813





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Description

Loeflingia squarrosa (also called square-stemmed sandwort, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant of the family Caryophyllaceae. It is native to North America, and is found in sandy and stony soils in coastal areas. It has an erect stem, and its leaves are linear, with a pointed tip. Its flowers are small and white, and its fruits are small capsules.

Uses & Benefits

Loeflingia squarrosa is used as a food source for livestock and as a source of nectar for bees.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Loeflingia squarrosa has small, white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem and long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Loeflingia squarrosa is a perennial plant native to western North America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring and division can be done in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Loeflingia squarrosa

Loeflingia squarrosa can be found in the western United States and Canada.

Loeflingia squarrosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Loeflingia squarrosa?

Loeflingia squarrosa

What is the family of Loeflingia squarrosa?

Caryophyllaceae

What is the distribution of Loeflingia squarrosa?

Central Asia

Species in the Caryophyllaceae family

Acanthophyllum acerosum, Acanthophyllum aculeatum, Acanthophyllum adenophorum, Acanthophyllum albidum, Acanthophyllum andarabicum, Acanthophyllum andersenii, Acanthophyllum anisocladum, Acanthophyllum bilobum, Acanthophyllum bracteatum, Acanthophyllum brevibracteatum, Acanthophyllum caespitosum, Acanthophyllum coloratum, Acanthophyllum crassifolium, Acanthophyllum cyrtostegium, Acanthophyllum diezianum, Acanthophyllum elatius, Acanthophyllum fissicalyx, Acanthophyllum glandulosum, Acanthophyllum gracile, Acanthophyllum grandiflorum, Acanthophyllum kabulicum, Acanthophyllum kandaharicum, Acanthophyllum knorringianum, Acanthophyllum korolkowii, Acanthophyllum korshinskyi, Acanthophyllum krascheninnikovii, Acanthophyllum lamondiae, Acanthophyllum laxiflorum, Acanthophyllum laxiusculum, Acanthophyllum lilacinum, Acanthophyllum longicalyx, Acanthophyllum macrodon, Acanthophyllum maimanense, Acanthophyllum mikeschinianum, Acanthophyllum mucronatum, Acanthophyllum oppositiflorum, Acanthophyllum pachycephalum, Acanthophyllum pachystegium, Acanthophyllum pleiostegium, Acanthophyllum popovii, Acanthophyllum pulcherrimum, Acanthophyllum pulchrum, Acanthophyllum pungens, Acanthophyllum raphiophyllum, Acanthophyllum recurvum, Acanthophyllum sarawschanicum, Acanthophyllum scapiflorum, Acanthophyllum schugnanicum, Acanthophyllum sordidum, Acanthophyllum speciosum,

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