Wyoming sand verbena
Abronia ammophila Greene
Abronia ammophila, known as Wyoming sand verbena, is a flowering plant endemic to Yellowstone National Park. It is part of the Nyctaginaceae family and is adapted to sandy soils and lake shores.
Description
Abronia ammophila is a species of flowering plant in the genus Abronia, found exclusively in Yellowstone National Park. It is part of the Nyctaginaceae family and thrives in sandy soils along lakeshores. The species was first described in 1900 and is native to the region of Wyoming.
Other common names
Wyoming sand verbenaYellowstone sand verbena
Distribution
Wyoming
Synonyms
Abronia arenariaAbronia cheradophilaAbronia nelsonii
