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Spergularia media
Greater Sea-Spurry
| Family |
| Caryophyllaceae |
| Genus |
| Spergularia |
| Species |
| media |
| Category |
| Weeds |
| Synonyms |
| Spergularia maritima |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| Growth |
| Slow |
| 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. |
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