Paronychia rugelii facts for kids

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Scientific classification
Genus:	Paronychia
Species:	rugelii
Synonyms
Forcipella rugelii (Chapm.) Small Gibbesia rugelii (Chapm.) Small Odontonychia interior Small Paronychia rugelii var. interior (Small) Chaudhri Siphonychia interior (Small) Core Siphonychia rugelii Chapm.

Paronychia rugelii, common name Rugel's nailwort, is a plant native to the US states of Georgia and Florida. It can be found in woodlands and on disturbed sites at elevations below 200 m (667 feet). They are sometimes referred to as sand squares.

Paronychia rugelii is an annual herb up to 50 cm (20 inches) tall, nearly the entire above-ground parts with hairs. Leaves are ovate to lanceolate, up to 6 mm (0.24 inches) long. Flowers are reddish-brown and white.

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