Lesser thyme-leaved sandwort facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Lesser thyme-leaved sandwort |
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Arenaria (plant)
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leptoclados
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The lesser thyme-leaved sandwort (scientific name: Arenaria leptoclados) is a small flowering plant. It belongs to the Caryophyllaceae family, which includes plants like carnations and pinks.
This plant is an annual herb, meaning it completes its entire life cycle, from seed to flower to seed, within one year. It's known for its delicate white flowers.
About the Lesser Thyme-Leaved Sandwort
The lesser thyme-leaved sandwort is a type of plant that grows close to the ground. It usually reaches a height of about 0.5 meters (about 1.6 feet). It's called "decumbent" because its stems tend to lie along the ground before turning upwards.
What It Looks Like
This plant has small leaves that look a bit like those of thyme, which is where it gets part of its common name. When it blooms, it produces tiny white flowers. These flowers typically appear from late winter through spring.
Where It Grows
You can find the lesser thyme-leaved sandwort in several parts of Australia. It grows naturally in Western Australia, Victoria, New South Wales, and South Australia. When a plant becomes "naturalised" in an area, it means it wasn't originally from there but has started growing and reproducing successfully on its own, as if it were native.
