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Large Thymeleaf Sandwort

Arenaria serpyllifolia

Found in disturbed areas. Weakley, Flora of the Southeastern United States (2025), South Central edition What its natural habitat tells you

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Harmful

Not native to Mississippi. How scores work Is it native here?

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Height
2–16 inches
Light
Partial shade, Full sun
Soil moisture
Dry to wet

Do not plant. Listed invasive in Mississippi.

At a glance

Life cycle
Annual
Bloom
March to July

Not yet recorded · Spread · Leaves

Recorded in 21 Mississippi counties.

Natural habitats

Places it grows wild. Not a planting requirement. Each habitat page lists the plants and wildlife also found there.

Roadsides, fields and disturbed ground

Ground opened by people: roadsides, old fields, pastures, fencerows and lots.

All habitats

Ecological relationships

Who uses this plant?

What these records mean

—CaterpillarsGenus host records with ranges including MS
—BeesSoutheastern regional records
—Specialist beesPollen specialists
—BirdsRecorded genus food-resource interactions; not a state feeding claim
Growing and identification

Plant details

Family
Caryophyllaceae

Safety has not been reviewed for this plant; check toxicity and thorns before planting.

Growing sources and scope
Also known as

Thymeleaf Sandwort

Conservation status

Mississippi rankSNA
Global rankGNR
MS statusNot verified
Federal statusNot verified

Conservation source Global and federal source

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