Scleranthus annuus

Knawel, Annual Knawel

[not native to the Mid-Atlantic area]

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Family: Caryophyllaceae (Pink family)

Mid-Atlantic bloom time: April - October

Knawel is native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa. It often grows in disturbed areas. It has a prostrate or spreading habit, with a height of between 5–20 cm.

12 April 2024
Manassas National Battlefield Park, Manassas, VA

15 May 2026
Manassas National Battlefield Park, Manassas, VA

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