Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Caryophyllaceae

Genus:

Geocarpon

Species:

Geocarpon carolinianum

USDA Symbol:

MICA8

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

10 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

mar,apr,may

Bloom Colors:

white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Fire Ecology:

Requires fire for germination

Fire Notes:

This species is a fire-dependent annual that requires periodic fire to maintain open, sunny conditions in its wet pine savanna habitat.