NC Native Plant Society:
Plant Details
Phemeranthus piedmontanus [Split from Phemeranthus mengesii, Talinum mengesii]
Piedmont Rock-pink, Piedmont Fameflower
Scientific Name: |
Phemeranthus piedmontanus [Split from Phemeranthus mengesii, Talinum mengesii] |
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Genus: |
Phemeranthus |
Species Epithet: |
piedmontanus |
Common Name: |
Piedmont Rock-pink, Piedmont Fameflower |
Plant Type |
Herb/Wildflower |
Life Cycle |
Perennial |
Plant Family |
Montiaceae (Montia Family) |
Native/Alien: |
NC Native |
Size: |
0-1 ft. |
Bloom Color(s): |
Pink |
Light: |
Sun - 6 or more hours of sun per day |
Soil Moisture: |
Dry |
Bloom Time: |
June, July, August, September |
Growing Area: |
Piedmont |
Habitat Description: |
“In periodic seepage on mafic or ultramafic rocks….This taxon was discovered at a diabase glade in Granville County, NC and ultramafic barrens in Franklin County, VA.” (Weakley 2015). Rare in NC Piedmont. |
Leaf Arrangement: |
Alternate, Basal |
Leaf Retention: |
Nothing Specified |
Leaf Type: |
Leaves veined, not needle-like or scale-like |
Leaf Form: |
Simple |
Life Cycle: |
Perennial |
Wildlife Value: |
Has some wildlife value |
Landscape Value: |
Not Recommended for home landscapes |
State Rank: |
S1: Critically imperiled (*Key) |
Global Rank: |
G1 - Critically imperiled (*Key) |
State Status: |
E: Endangered (*Key) |
Federal Status: |
FSC - Federal Special Concern (*Key) |
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