Cherleria marcescens
Dry Leaved Sandwort, Serpentine Sandwort
Other regional names: Serpentine Stitchwort
- Serpentine Stitchwort
Also known as: Arenaria laricifolia var. marcescens (Fernald) B.Boivin +2 more
- Arenaria laricifolia var. marcescens (Fernald) B.Boivin
- Arenaria marcescens Fernald
- Minuartia marcescens (Fernald) House
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Caryophyllaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub.
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Cherleria marcescens (commonly known as Dry-Leaved Sandwort or Serpentine Sandwort) is a shrub belonging to the Caryophyllaceae family. Naturally occurring in North America, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Eastern Canada, Northeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Newfoundland, Québec, Vermont