Stellaria longipes subsp. arenicola
Lake Athabasca Starwort, Longstalk Starwort
Other regional names: Sand Starwort +2 more
- Sand Starwort
- Sand Stitchwort
- Sanddune Chickweed
Also known as: Stellaria arenicola Raup +1 more
- Stellaria arenicola Raup
- Stellaria longipes var. arenicola (Raup) B.Boivin
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
- Botanical Family: Caryophyllaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Found natively in North America, Stellaria longipes subsp. arenicola (commonly known as Lake Athabasca starwort or Longstalk Starwort) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Caryophyllaceae family. Within its native range, this subspecies is primarily associated with subalpine or subarctic conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Stellaria longipes, which is linked below, along with other subspecies of this species.
Macro Climate
Cold
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Western Canada
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alberta, Saskatchewan
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