Hooker's sandwort
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Hooker's sandwort
Eremogone hookeri
Hooker's sandwort is a tiny plant that grows close to the ground. It has small, delicate flowers that bloom in beautiful colors, making it a lovely sight in nature!
Habitat: Sandy areas
Appearance
The Hooker's sandwort has a low, mat-forming growth habit with many slender stems. Its small, needle-like green leaves provide a backdrop for tiny, star-shaped white flowers, each with five delicate petals, creating a carpet-like appearance.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderCaryophyllalesFamilyCaryophyllaceaeGenusEremogone
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
It's named after Sir William Jackson Hooker, a famous botanist who studied plants worldwide!
Its compact mat-like growth protects its tender parts from harsh weather and hungry animals.
The plant's small white flowers provide an early feast for many tiny insects when spring arrives!
This tiny plant can grow where it's super cold, windy, and dry, making it a true survivor!
Special abilities
Ability
Cold Resister
This plant has a compact, low-growing form that helps it survive harsh winds and cold temperatures on exposed sites.
Ability
Quick Bloomer
Hooker's sandwort can burst into flower quickly during short growing seasons, maximizing its chance to reproduce.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 5-15 cm
- Spread
- 15-30 cm
- Flower Size
- 0.5-1 cm
- Bloom Season
- Late spring to early summer
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Two-form bumblebee
Bombus bifarius
Feeds on nectar and pollen.
eaten by
Mule deer
Odocoileus hemionus
Browses on its foliage.
symbiotic with
Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungus
Rhizophagus irregularis
Enhances nutrient uptake.
Traits
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Drought Tolerant
Drought-tolerant plants can survive and flourish in conditions with limited water availability.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Symbiotic
Describes a relationship between two different species where they live in close association, often benefiting one or both.
Miniature
Pertaining to species that are significantly smaller than typical or average for their kind.
Endangered
Endangered status indicates a species is at a very high risk of extinction in the wild in the near future.
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Frequently Asked Questions
How to identify Hooker's sandwort?
The easiest way to identify Hooker's sandwort is to use the Snappit nature identifier app.
How tall is Hooker's sandwort?
5-15 cm
How wide does Hooker's sandwort spread?
15-30 cm
How big are the flowers on Hooker's sandwort?
0.5-1 cm
When does Hooker's sandwort bloom?
Late spring to early summer
Is Hooker's sandwort edible?
No
Is Hooker's sandwort toxic?
None
What is Hooker's sandwort's lifecycle?
Perennial
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