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Arctic Sandwort

Minuartia arctica

Description:

A low, mat-forming plant with very narrow, small leaves. The flowers are singular, on short stems, and have 5 petals. They are generally white, but occasionally slightly rosy.

Habitat:

Dry, gravelly and rocky alpine areas


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Alaska, USA

Lat: 65.02, Long: -146.16

Spotted on Jun 18, 2011
Submitted on Jun 30, 2011

Spotted for mission

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