Bluntleaf sandwort (Moehringia lateriflora, Vers. Darstell. Alsin.: 18 (1833))

Family: Caryophyllaceae

Author: (L.) Fenzl

Bibliography: Vers. Darstell. Alsin.: 18 (1833)

Year: 1833

Status: accepted

Rank: species

Genus: Moehringia

Vegetable: False

Observations: Subarctic & Temp. Northern Hemisphere

Description

Bluntleaf sandwort, known scientifically as Moehringia lateriflora, is an intriguing plant species belonging to the Caryophyllaceae family. This species has established itself primarily in the subarctic and temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere, thriving in these climates and contributing to the biodiversity of these areas.

The bluntleaf sandwort is recognized for its modest beauty, typically found amidst sandy soils and grassy terrains where it has adapted well to its environment. It boasts small, blunt leaves which contribute to its common name, and its overall appearance is both delicate and intricate.

Traditionally documented in 1833 by the botanist Fenzl, referencing his detailed depiction in “Vers. Darstell. Alsin.: 18,” Moehringia lateriflora has since been a subject of study and admiration among botanists and plant enthusiasts. Its presence in the subarctic and temperate zones highlights its resilience and adaptability to different environmental conditions.

As a representative of the Caryophyllaceae family, bluntleaf sandwort shares its lineage with other notable species, yet it stands out due to its distinctive leaf shape and its widespread geographical distribution. This plant not only plays a role in the ecosystems it inhabits but also adds to the botanical diversity and beauty of those regions.

Common Names

Eng: blunt-leaf grove-sandwort, bluntleaf sandwort, grove sandwort, blunt-leaved sandwort
Nor: russearve
Sme: rohtonárva
Swe: ryssnarv
Fra: sabline latériflore, moehringie latériflore, sabline à fleurs latérales
En: Bluntleaf sandwort, Blunt-leaf grove-sandwort, Grove sandwort, Blunt-leaved sandwort
Fr: Sabline latériflore, Moehringie latériflore, Sabline à fleurs latérales
Se: Rohtonárva
No: Russearve
Sv: Ryssnarv

Synonyms

• Moehringia elongata (Schischk.)
• Alsine lateriflora ((L.) Crantz)
• Arenaria haenkeana (Bartl.)
• Arenaria buxifolia (Poir.)
• Alsinanthus lateriflorus ((L.) Desv.)
• Moehringia lateriflora var. angustifolia (Regel)
• Arenaria lateriflora var. angustifolia (H.St.John)
• Moehringia lateriflora var. intermedia (Regel)
• Arenaria lateriflora var. tayloriae (H.St.John)
• Moehringia lateriflora var. glabrescens (Regel)
• Arenaria lateriflora var. tenuicaulis (Blank.)
• Arenaria lateriflora var. typica (H.St.John)
• Arenaria pensylvanica (Muhl.)
• Moehringia lateriflora var. elongata ((Schischk.) Vorosch.)

Distribution

• Alaska (native)
• Alberta (native)
• Aleutian Is. (native)
• Altay (native)
• Amur (native)
• Baltic States (native)
• Belarus (native)
• British Columbia (native)
• Buryatiya (native)
• Central European Rus (native)
• China North-Central (native)
• Chita (native)
• Colorado (native)
• Connecticut (native)
• East European Russia (native)
• Finland (native)
• Idaho (native)
• Illinois (native)
• Indiana (native)
• Inner Mongolia (native)
• Iowa (native)
• Irkutsk (native)
• Japan (native)
• Kamchatka (native)
• Kazakhstan (native)
• Khabarovsk (native)
• Korea (native)
• Krasnoyarsk (native)
• Kuril Is. (native)
• Labrador (native)
• Magadan (native)
• Maine (native)
• Manchuria (native)
• Manitoba (native)
• Maryland (native)
• Masachusettes (native)
• Michigan (native)
• Minnesota (native)
• Missouri (native)
• Mongolia (native)
• Montana (native)
• Nebraska (native)
• Nevada (native)
• New Brunswick (native)
• New Hampshire (native)
• New Jersey (native)
• New Mexico (native)
• New York (native)
• Newfoundland (native)
• North Dakota (native)
• North European Russi (native)
• Northwest European R (native)
• Norway (native)
• Nova Scotia (native)
• Nunavut (native)
• Ohio (native)
• Ontario (native)
• Oregon (native)
• Pennsylvania (native)
• Primorye (native)
• Prince Edward I. (native)
• Québec (native)
• Rhode I. (native)
• Sakhalin (native)
• Saskatchewan (native)
• South Dakota (native)
• Sweden (native)
• Tuva (native)
• Ukraine (native)
• Utah (native)
• Vermont (native)
• Virginia (native)
• Washington (native)
• West Siberia (native)
• West Virginia (native)
• Wisconsin (native)
• Wyoming (native)
• Xinjiang (native)
• Yakutskiya (native)
• Yukon (native)

Additional Images

Flower

Taken Jun 4, 2021 by Лисса Лисса (cc-by-sa)

Taken May 31, 2015 by EOL − Jeff Lesh (cc-by-nc)

Taken Jan 1, 1900 by EOL − John Hilty (cc-by-nc)

Taken Jan 1, 1900 by EOL − John Hilty (cc-by-nc)

Taken May 28, 2022 by Дмитрий Дегтярев (cc-by-sa)

Leaf

Taken Jul 3, 2021 by Pascal Guerin (cc-by-sa)

Habit

Taken Jun 6, 2014 by EOL − Robert L Curtis (cc-by-nc-sa)

Taken Jun 6, 2014 by EOL − Robert L Curtis (cc-by-nc-sa)

Taken Jul 3, 2014 by EOL − betsey (cc-by-nc)

Taken Jul 17, 2013 by EOL − Erin Faulkner (cc-by-nc)

Taken Oct 23, 2015 by EOL − InAweofGod’sCreation (cc-by)

Bark

Taken May 31, 2015 by EOL − Jeff Lesh (cc-by-nc)

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Sources

• WFO (No URL)
• IPNI (No URL)
• GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/3085371)
• POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:30124057-2)
• PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Moehringia lateriflora (L.) Fenzl)

Specifications

Growth habit: Forb/herb

Growth