Snow Pearlwort

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Distributed across Canada, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇮🇸 Iceland 🇨🇦 Canada

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Pflanzen)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Caryophyllales (Nelkenartige)

Family

Caryophyllaceae

Genus

Sagina

Species

Sagina nivalis (Snow Pearlwort)

Names in Other Languages

French sagine des neiges

Similar Species in Sagina

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Alpen-Mastkraut

Sagina saginoides

Least Concern

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Knotiges Mastkraut

Sagina nodosa

Least Concern

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Kronblattloses Mastkraut

Sagina apetala

Least Concern

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Niederliegendes Mastkraut

Sagina procumbens

Least Concern

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Strandmastkraut

Sagina maritima

Least Concern

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Japanese Pearlwort

Sagina japonica

Not Evaluated

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tufted pearlwort

Sagina caespitosa

Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Snow Pearlwort?

The scientific name of Snow Pearlwort is Sagina nivalis. It belongs to the genus Sagina.

What is the conservation status of Snow Pearlwort?

Snow Pearlwort (Sagina nivalis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Snow Pearlwort live?

Snow Pearlwort is found in Distributed across Canada, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden.. Countries include Canada, Iceland, Norway, Sweden.

What family does Snow Pearlwort belong to?

Snow Pearlwort (Sagina nivalis) belongs to the genus Sagina, which is part of the taxonomic family Caryophyllaceae.

Is Snow Pearlwort endangered?

No, Snow Pearlwort (Sagina nivalis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Snow Pearlwort belong to?

Snow Pearlwort (Sagina nivalis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).

What are the closest relatives of Snow Pearlwort?

The closest relatives of Snow Pearlwort in the genus Sagina include Alpen-Mastkraut, Knotiges Mastkraut, Kronblattloses Mastkraut, Niederliegendes Mastkraut, Strandmastkraut.