Tuber Starwort
(Torreyostellaria jamesiana)
Tuber Starwort (Torreyostellaria jamesiana)
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Estimated Native Range
Climate Requirements
• Precipitation | 8" - 88" |
• High Temp. | 61°F - 99°F |
• Low Temp. | -7°F - 36°F |
Summary
Torreyostellaria jamesiana, commonly known as Tuber Starwort, is a perennial herb in the pink family (Caryophyllaceae), native to the Western and Intermountain United States. It grows in dry foothill woodlands as well as moist montane forests, typically in openings or along trails. The plant spreads via underground tubers, forming loose clusters. It usually grows 8 to 14 inches (20 to 35 cm) tall, with narrow, upright stems and opposite leaves that extend stiffly outward before curving slightly downward at the tips.
Tuber Starwort is not commonly cultivated but may appeal to native plant enthusiasts or restoration projects in montane regions. It thrives in filtered sun to partial shade, well-drained soils, and elevations ranging from foothills to montane zones. It produces small, inconspicuous white flowers in summer.CC BY-SA 4.0
Tuber Starwort is not commonly cultivated but may appeal to native plant enthusiasts or restoration projects in montane regions. It thrives in filtered sun to partial shade, well-drained soils, and elevations ranging from foothills to montane zones. It produces small, inconspicuous white flowers in summer.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Perennial herbs
- Height: .5-1 feet
- Width: .7-1.2 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: White
- Flowering Season: Summer
- Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water: Low, Medium
- Drainage: Medium
Common Uses
Low Maintenance
Natural Habitat
Dry foothill woodlands as well as moist montane forests, typically in openings or along trails
Other Names
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Scientific Names: Schizotechium jamesianum , Alsine curtisii , Alsine glutinosa , Alsine jamesiana , Alsine jamesiana , Alsine jamesiana , Alsine jamesii , Alsine jamesii , Arenaria jamesiana , Pseudostellaria jamesiana
GBIF Accepted Name: Torreyostellaria jamesiana