Paronychia congesta
Bushy Whitlow Wort, Rio Grande Nailwort
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Caryophyllaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Found natively in North America, Paronychia congesta (commonly known as Bushy Whitlow-Wort or Rio Grande nailwort) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Caryophyllaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with desert or dry shrubland conditions.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, South-Central U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Mexico Northeast, Texas