Spreading Sweetjuice
Glinus radiatus
- Native to:
- Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, French Guiana, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexican Pacific Is., Mexico, Nicaragua, Paraguay, United States, Uruguay
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Molluginaceae
- Genus:
- Glinus
- Species:
- Glinus radiatus
- USDA Symbol:
- GLRA
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Annual
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 30 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- white, greenish
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- prefers open, sunny habitats