Paronychia fastigiata
Branching Forked Whitlow Wort, Cluster Stemmed Nailwort
Other regional names: Hairy Forked Nailwort +1 more
- Hairy Forked Nailwort
- Low Forked Chickweed
Also known as: Anychia conferta Raf. +6 more
- Anychia conferta Raf.
- Anychia fastigiata Raf.
- Anychia lateralis Raf.
- Anychia nudiflora Raf.
- Anychia polygonoides Raf.
- Paronychia fastigiata var. paleacea Fernald
- Paronychia fastigiata var. typica Fernald
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Caryophyllaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Paronychia fastigiata (commonly known as Branching Forked Whitlow-Wort or Cluster-Stemmed Nailwort) is an annual belonging to the Caryophyllaceae family. Originating in North America, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Eastern Canada, North-Central U.S.A., Northeastern U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Québec, Rhode I., South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin
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)
Vermont
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms