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Arctic Sandwort

Minuartia arctica

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65.0161, -146.163

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Description:

A low, mat-forming plant with very narrow, small leaves. The flowers are singular, on short stems, and have 5 petals. They are generally white, but occasionally slightly rosy.

Habitat:

Dry, gravelly and rocky alpine areas

Reference Links:

Minuartia arctica (Stev. ex Ser.) Graebn.

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PublishedJune 30, 2011

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