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Native Plants of the Great Lakes

North Branch Restoration Project: Native Plant and Seed Collection

 

Arenaria Lateriflora / Family: Caryophyllaceae
Wood Sandwort, Swink/Wilhelm #8

   
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FLOWERING: May - June.

SEED TIMING:

HABITAT: Dry woodland edges and open savannas.

DIAGNOSTIC FEATURES: Up to 8 inches. A delicate, spreading plant. Looks much like chickweed but does not crowd other plants - a loner. Stems erect or ascending. Opposite leaves thin, oval or oblong, 1/2 to 1 inch long.

TO PICK: Seed capsule is oval, divided into 3 valves. Turns light-tan when ripe.

 

 
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