Spergularia media (Greater Sea-Spurry)
Botanical Information
| Family | Caryophyllaceae |
| Genus | Spergularia |
| Species | media |
| Synonyms | Spergularia maritima |
| Category | Wildflowers & Weeds |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Growth | Slow |
| Flowering Period | May, June |
Description and Growing Information
| Habitat | It is native to Eurasia and the Mediterranean, where it grows in many types of habitat, including disturbed areas, including places with saline substrates, such as salt marshes and beaches. |
| Leaf Description | Fleshy linear, almost succulent leaves. |
| Flower Description | The small flowers have five pointed sepals and five oval white or pink-tinged petals, often difficult to find amongst surrounding vegetation. |
| Fruit Description | The tiny seeds have winged margins. |
Photographs
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Scanning electron microscope image of pollen grain.