Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Caryophyllaceae

Genus:

Paronychia

Species:

Paronychia minima

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

5 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Ground Cover:

Yes

Lawn Substitute:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Requires fire for germination

Fire Notes:

Requires periodic fire to maintain open, sandy habitat and reduce competition.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash