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Achyronychia cooperi
Achyronychia cooperi Torr. & A. Gray
Cooper's Frostmat , Frost Mat, Onyxflower
Caryophyllaceae (Pink family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: ACCO3
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: AnnualHabit: Herb
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 7 inches tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , GreenBloom Time: Jan , Feb , Mar , Apr , May
Distribution
USA: AZ , CA , NV , UTNative Habitat: Dry, sandy areas, sand dunes, desert washes.
Web Reference
Webref 30 - Calflora (2018) CalfloraWebref 3 - Flora of North America (2014) Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, MO & Harvard University Herbaria, Cambridge, MA.
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Achyronychia cooperi in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Achyronychia cooperi in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Achyronychia cooperi
Metadata
Record Modified: 2020-10-28Research By: CBR