About Moehringia macrophylla (Hook.) Fenzl
Moehringia macrophylla, commonly called largeleaf sandwort, is a species of flowering plant belonging to the family Caryophyllaceae. It is native to parts of eastern and western North America, where it grows in moist, shady habitats, including mountain forests. It is a rhizomatous perennial herb that grows upright, reaching a maximum height of around 18 centimeters. Its lance-shaped leaves are arranged oppositely along the stem, and grow up to 5 centimeters long. Its inflorescence is a cyme that holds 2 to 5 flowers. Each flower has 5 pointed green sepals and 5 rounded white petals. Its fruit is a toothed black capsule.
