Plant Data

Names and Taxonomy

  • Common Names: Fendler’s Sandwort
  • Synonyms: Eremogone fendleri
  • Family: Caryophyllaceae (Carnation)
  • Genus Information:

Habit and Size

  • Duration: perennial
  • Habit: forb
  • Shape: spreading
  • Size: up to 10"
  • Stem: hairy

Leaves

  • Color: green
  • Shape: lanceolate
  • Edge: deeply lobed, hairy
  • Arrangement: basal, opposite
  • Leaf Retention:

Flowers and Fruit

  • Sex: monoecious
  • Flower Color: white
  • Flower Size: 1/2"
  • Number of Petals: 5
  • Bloom: Jul, Aug, Sep
  • Fruit: capsule

Habitat and Growing Conditions

  • Water Use:
  • Light: full sun
  • Soil: sand and gravel
  • Habitat: cliff ledges and at the base of scree slopes

Distribution

  • Distribution: AZ, CO, NM, TX, UT, WY
  • Seen: UT
  • Elevation: 6,500–13,000' ( m)

Photographs

Fendler’s Sandwort (Eremogone fendleri)

UT