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Key to Spergula

Caryophyllaceae

Spergula

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1 Wing of the seed narrower than the body of the fruit; leaf blades terete or nearly so, 1.5-3 (-5) cm long
1 Wing of the seed as wide as or wider than the body of the seed; leaf blades usually flat, 0.3-1.5 (-2.0) cm long.
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  2 Seed wings light brown or darker, 0.2-0.3 mm wide; stamens usually 10
  2 Seed wings white to tan, 0.4-0.6 mm wide; stamens usually 5