Arenaria balearica
Mossy Sandwort
Also known as: Alsinanthus balearicus (L.) Desv. +2 more
- Alsinanthus balearicus (L.) Desv.
- Arenaria corsica Steud.
- Arenaria muscosa Moench, 1794
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Caryophyllaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub.
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Arenaria balearica (commonly known as Mossy Sandwort) is a shrub within the Caryophyllaceae family. It naturally occurs in Europe. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Baleares, Corse, Italy, Sardegna
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
France, Great Britain, Ireland