Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
graminea
ID:
671503

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.A.Mey.) C.A.Mey.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1835

Citation Micro:
Index Seminum (LE, Petropolitanus) 1: 7 (1835)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000670835

Common Names

  • Graminoid Eremogone
  • Grass-like Eremogone
  • Grass-leaved Eremogone

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Synonyms

  • Alsinanthus gramineus (Fisch.) Desv. [unknown]
  • Arenaria graminea C.A.Mey. [unknown]

Description

Eremogone graminea (also called Grass-like Eremogone, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has ovate-lanceolate leaves and white flowers with a yellow center. It grows in moist, shady areas and is often found in forests.

Uses & Benefits

Eremogone graminea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also known to attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eremogone graminea is white to pinkish, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small and have two pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eremogone graminea is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained, sandy soil and can tolerate drought. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in the spring. Division can also be done in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Eremogone graminea

Eremogone graminea can be found in the western United States, from California to Montana, and in British Columbia, Canada.

Eremogone graminea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eremogone graminea?

Eremogone graminea

What are the common names of Eremogone graminea?

Graminea eremogone, Graminea sandwort

What is the habitat of Eremogone graminea?

Eremogone graminea is found on sandy soils in open, dry habitats

Species in the Eremogone genus

Eremogone cliftonii, Eremogone aberrans, Eremogone acerosa, Eremogone acicularis, Eremogone aculeata, Eremogone acutisepala, Eremogone androsacea, Eremogone angustisepala, Eremogone armeniaca, Eremogone asiatica, Eremogone biebersteinii, Eremogone blepharophylla, Eremogone brachypetala, Eremogone calcicola, Eremogone capillaris, Eremogone caricifolia, Eremogone cephalotes, Eremogone congesta, Eremogone cucubaloides, Eremogone davisii, Eremogone dianthoides, Eremogone drypidea, Eremogone eastwoodiae, Eremogone fendleri, Eremogone ferganica, Eremogone ferrisiae, Eremogone franklinii, Eremogone glaucescens, Eremogone globuliflora, Eremogone graminea, Eremogone griffithii, Eremogone gypsophiloides, Eremogone holostea, Eremogone hookeri, Eremogone insignis, Eremogone isaurica, Eremogone jakutorum, Eremogone juncea, Eremogone kingii, Eremogone koelzii, Eremogone ladyginae, Eremogone ledebouriana, Eremogone litwinowii, Eremogone longifolia, Eremogone lychnidea, Eremogone macradenia, Eremogone macrantha, Eremogone meyeri, Eremogone mongholica, Eremogone multiflora,

Species in the Caryophyllaceae family

Acanthophyllum acerosum, Acanthophyllum aculeatum, Acanthophyllum adenophorum, Acanthophyllum albidum, Acanthophyllum andarabicum, Acanthophyllum andersenii, Acanthophyllum anisocladum, Acanthophyllum bilobum, Acanthophyllum bracteatum, Acanthophyllum brevibracteatum, Acanthophyllum caespitosum, Acanthophyllum coloratum, Acanthophyllum crassifolium, Acanthophyllum cyrtostegium, Acanthophyllum diezianum, Acanthophyllum elatius, Acanthophyllum fissicalyx, Acanthophyllum glandulosum, Acanthophyllum gracile, Acanthophyllum grandiflorum, Acanthophyllum kabulicum, Acanthophyllum kandaharicum, Acanthophyllum knorringianum, Acanthophyllum korolkowii, Acanthophyllum korshinskyi, Acanthophyllum krascheninnikovii, Acanthophyllum lamondiae, Acanthophyllum laxiflorum, Acanthophyllum laxiusculum, Acanthophyllum lilacinum, Acanthophyllum longicalyx, Acanthophyllum macrodon, Acanthophyllum maimanense, Acanthophyllum mikeschinianum, Acanthophyllum mucronatum, Acanthophyllum oppositiflorum, Acanthophyllum pachycephalum, Acanthophyllum pachystegium, Acanthophyllum pleiostegium, Acanthophyllum popovii, Acanthophyllum pulcherrimum, Acanthophyllum pulchrum, Acanthophyllum pungens, Acanthophyllum raphiophyllum, Acanthophyllum recurvum, Acanthophyllum sarawschanicum, Acanthophyllum scapiflorum, Acanthophyllum schugnanicum, Acanthophyllum sordidum, Acanthophyllum speciosum,

References