Spergula
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Spergula pentandra | |
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Spergula
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Spergula arvensis - Corn Spurrey |
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Spergula is a genus of about five plant species belonging to the family Caryophyllaceae. Their usual English name is spurry[1] or spurrey.[2] Commonly found in grassland, the genus originated in the northern hemisphere, but is now found worldwide.[citation needed]
Selected species
- Spergula arvensis - Corn spurrey
- Spergula morisonii - Pearlwort spurrey
- Spergula pentandra
References
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- ↑ "Spurrey", Merriam-Webster online
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