spreading nailwort
Paronychia depressa (Torr. & A.Gray) Nutt. ex A.Nelson
Paronychia depressa, known as spreading nailwort, is a species in the Caryophyllaceae family. It is native to parts of the United States, including Colorado, New Mexico, South Dakota, and Wyoming. The species was published in 1899 and is classified under the genus Paronychia.
Description
Paronychia depressa (Torr. & A.Gray) Nutt. ex A.Nelson is a member of the Caryophyllaceae family, commonly referred to as the carnation or stonecress family. It is found in the central and western United States, with documented occurrences in Colorado, New Mexico, South Dakota, and Wyoming. This species is part of the Paronychia genus, which includes various small herbs often referred to as nailworts. The name was formally published in 1899 and has since been recognized in botanical literature.
Other common names
spreading nailwort
Distribution
Colorado · New Mexico · South Dakota · Wyoming
Synonyms
Paronychia diffusaParonychia sessiliflora var. brevicuspisParonychia brevicuspisParonychia jamesii var. depressaParonychia depressa var. brevicuspisParonychia depressa var. diffusa
