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Sagina caespitosa

Tufted Pearlwort
Also known as: Arenaria cespitosa J.Vahl +4 more
  • Arenaria cespitosa J.Vahl
  • Sagina cespitosa Lange
  • Sagina nivalis var. caespitosa (J.Vahl) B.Boivin
  • Spergella caespitosa (J.Vahl) Á.Löve & D.Löve
  • Spergella cespitosa (Lange) Á.Löve & D.Löve
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Caryophyllaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.

Naturally occurring in Europe and North America, Sagina caespitosa (commonly known as Tufted Pearlwort) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Caryophyllaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in subalpine or subarctic conditions.

Macro Climate
Cold
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
EUROPE, NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Eastern Canada, Northern Europe, Subarctic America, Western Canada
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Greenland, Iceland, Labrador, Manitoba, Newfoundland, Norway, Nunavut, Québec, Svalbard, Sweden

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