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Wilhelmsia physodes
Wilhelmsia physodes (Fisch. ex Ser.) McNeill
Arctic-flower, Merckia
Caryophyllaceae (Pink family)
Synonym(s): Arenaria physodes, Merckia physodes
USDA Symbol: WIPH
USDA Native Status: AK (N), CAN (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 8 inches tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , PurpleBloom Time: Jun , Jul , Aug
Bloom Notes: Sepals often purple tinged, petals white.
Distribution
USA: AKCanada: NT , YT
Native Habitat: In sand or mud along streams, on gravel bars.
National Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | FAC |
Web Reference
Webref 3 - Flora of North America (2014) Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, MO & Harvard University Herbaria, Cambridge, MA.Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Wilhelmsia physodes in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Wilhelmsia physodes in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Wilhelmsia physodes
Metadata
Record Modified: 2020-10-28Research By: CBR