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sandcarpet, sandmat

Stems

5–30+ cm; much branched from base, often obscured by stipules.

Leaves

5–13 mm;

stipules 1–8 mm.

Flowers

sepals (excluding awn) 1.2–2.8 mm; awns 1.5–4 mm;

petals 0.3–0.5 mm.

Cardionema ramosissimum

Distribution
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Discussion

Sandy beaches and dunes, grassy meadows. Flowering Apr–Jul. 0–200 m. Est. CA, WA; Mexico; coastal South America. Native.

Source Flora of Oregon, volume 2, page 544
Rich Rabeler, Ronald Hartman
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