Mohave sandwort
Eremogone macradenia (S.Watson) Ikonn.
Eremogone macradenia is a flowering plant species in the family Caryophyllaceae, commonly known as Mohave sandwort. It is native to the southwestern United States, including Arizona, California, Nevada, and Utah. The species was first described in 1973 by Ikonn, based on earlier work by S.Watson.
Description
Eremogone macradenia is a member of the Caryophyllaceae family, a group of flowering plants that includes carnations and carnation relatives. It is adapted to arid environments and is found in desert regions. The species is known by the common name Mohave sandwort and is sometimes referred to as desert sandwort. Its distribution is limited to the states of Arizona, California, Nevada, and Utah. The plant was formally described in 1973 by botanist Ikonn, who recognized it as a distinct species within the genus Eremogone.
Other common names
Mohave sandwortMojave Sandwort
Distribution
Arizona · California · Nevada · Utah
Synonyms
Arenaria congesta var. macradeniaArenaria congesta var. parishiorumArenaria macradeniaArenaria macradenia var. parishiorumEremogone parishiorumEremogone macradenia var. macradenia
