Sagina decumbens subsp. occidentalis
Western Pearlwort
Also known as: Alsinella occidentalis (S.Watson) Greene +1 more
- Alsinella occidentalis (S.Watson) Greene
- Sagina occidentalis S.Watson
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
- Botanical Family: Caryophyllaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Sagina decumbens subsp. occidentalis (commonly known as Western pearlwort) is an annual belonging to the Caryophyllaceae family. Originating in North America, this subspecies is primarily associated with temperate conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Sagina decumbens, which is linked below, along with other subspecies of this species.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, Northwestern U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A., Subarctic America, Western Canada
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Aleutian Is., British Columbia, California, Mexico Northwest, Oregon, Washington
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Hawaii
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