Wilhelmsia physodes
Arctic Flower, Merckia
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Caryophyllaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Wilhelmsia physodes (commonly known as Arctic-Flower or Merckia) is an annual belonging to the Caryophyllaceae family. Originating in Temperate Asia and North America, this species is primarily associated with subalpine or subarctic conditions. It is the only recognized species within its genus.
Macro Climate
Cold
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Russian Far East, Siberia, Subarctic America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alaska, Kamchatka, Magadan, Northwest Territories, Yakutskiya, Yukon