Arenaria montana
Mountain Sandwort, Mountain Sandwort [arenaria Montana]
Also known as: Arenaria intricata Dufour ex Ser.
- Arenaria intricata Dufour ex Ser.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Caryophyllaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub.
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Arenaria montana (commonly known as Mountain Sandwort or Mountain Sandwort [Arenaria montana]) is a shrub within the Caryophyllaceae family. It naturally occurs in Africa and Europe. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to temperate conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northern Africa, Southwestern Europe
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
France, Morocco, Portugal, Spain
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)
Germany, Great Britain
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms