Nailwort, James' nailwort

Paronychia jamesii

Physical Characteristics

Paronychia jamesii is a PERENNIAL. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil and can tolerate drought.

Distribution

Western N. America - Nebraska and Colorado to Texas and New Mexico.

Habitats

Cultivated Beds; East Wall. In. South Wall. In. West Wall. In.

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Edible Uses: Tea The herb is used to make a tea[183, 257].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known