[Sandworts: The Genus Moehringia East of the Cascade Mts. of Oregon and Washington]
Bluntleaf Sandwort, Blunt-leaved Sandwort
Moehringia lateriflora
Synonyms: Arenaria lateriflora, Arenaria lateriflora var. angustifolia, Arenaria lateriflora var. lateriflora, Arenaria lateriflora var. tayloriae
The photo above shows bluntleaf sandwort as seen in meadows along the Little Spokane River about one mile west of the Painted Rocks........June 2, 2008. Note the numerous hairs on the lower half of the filaments.
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Additional photos of the flowers of bluntleaf sandwort as seen in meadows along the Little Spokane River about one mile west of the Painted Rocks.........May 23, 2010.
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Additional photos of the flowers of bluntleaf sandwort as seen in meadows along the Little Spokane River about one mile west of the Painted Rocks........June 2, 2008. Although slightly out of focus, the ovate sepals with their white margins can be seen.
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The photos above show aditional views of the leafy stems of bluntleaf sandwort as seen in meadows along the Little Spokane River about one mile west of the Painted Rocks.........June 2, 2008.
Paul Slichter