Twin-flower Knawel
Scleranthus biflorus
Low densely mat-forming cushion-shaped plant, with short, upright flower stems. Narrow crowded bright green leaves with a fine tip.
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Flora Type | Herbs |
| Distinctive Features | Tiny green flowers with one stamen, always in pairs (hence the species name of biflorus). Does not have a woody base. |
| Biology | Perennial. Sandy soils in grassland and woodland. Abundant in alpine areas. Also NZ. |
| Native Status | Native |
| Flowering Time | Oct-Feb |