Geocarpon Glabrum
''Geocarpon glabrum'', commonly called Appalachian stichwort, is a species of flowering plant in the carnation family (Caryophyllaceae). It is native to the eastern United States, where it has a scattered distribution. Its natural habitat is areas of siliceous rock outcrops, which include granite, sandstone, gneiss, and schist. In the Cumberland Mountains The Cumberland Mountains are a mountain range in the southeastern section of the Appalachian Mountains. They are located in western Virginia, southwestern West Virginia, the eastern edges of Kentucky, and eastern middle Tennessee, including the ..., this species is a major component of sandstone glade communities. Due to its narrow habitat requirements, this species is uncommon throughout its range. ''Geocarpon glabrum'' is a small, delicate annual. It produces white flowers in late spring and early summer. It is similar to '' Geocarpon groenlandicum'', which it was historically considered a variety of. It can be distinguis ...
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