Paronychia rugelii, common name Rugel's nailwort, is a plant native to the US states of Georgia and Florida.

It can be found in woodlands and on disturbed sites at elevations below 200 m (667 feet).

[4] Paronychia rugelii is an annual herb up to 50 cm (20 inches) tall, nearly the entire above-ground parts with hairs.

Leaves are ovate to lanceolate, up to 6 mm (0.24 inches) long.

Flowers are reddish-brown and white.