PURPLE SANDWORT. 



Among the loose and arid sands, 

 The humble Arenaria creeps ; 



Slowly the purple star expands, 

 But soon within its calyx sleeps. 



And those small bells so lightly ray'd 

 With young Aurora's rosy hue, 



Are to the noontide sun display'd, 

 But close their folds against the dew. 



Smith. 



Arenaria rubra. Purple Sandwort. 



From the arid, sandy places, in which the Arenaria grows. 



Opening Closing 



In fine weather. When the sun declines 



Early. From 4 to 6. 



