Arenaria

• Authority

  Gleason, Henry A. & Cronquist, Arthur J. 1991. Manual of vascular plants of northeastern United States and adjacent Canada. lxxv + 910 pp.

• Family

  Caryophyllaceae

• Scientific Name

  Arenaria

• Description

  Genus Description - Fls solitary or in terminal cymes; sep 5; pet 5, white, entire to emarginate; stamens normally 10; styles (2)3(–5); ovary unilocular; ovules numerous; primary valves of the capsule 3, entire or 2-cleft; seeds ± reniform; low annual or perennial herbs without stipules. (Minuartia, Moehringia, Sabulina) 250, widespread.

• Common Names

  sandwort