Abronia umbellata
Beach Sand Verbena, Pink Sand Verbena
Other regional names: Sand Verbena
- Sand Verbena
Also known as: Abronia umbellata var. umbellata
- Abronia umbellata var. umbellata
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Nyctaginaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Abronia umbellata (commonly known as Beach Sand-Verbena or Pink Sand Verbena) is an annual belonging to the Nyctaginaceae family. Naturally occurring in North America, this species is primarily associated with desert or dry shrubland conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, Northwestern U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A., Western Canada
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
British Columbia, California, Mexico Northwest, Oregon, Washington
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Uzbekistan
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms