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Caryophyllaceae
Spergularia

not marked as a favorite taxon *Spergularia rubra (Linnaeus) J. Presl & C. Presl. Common name: Purple Sand-spurrey, Roadside Sand-spurrey. Phenology: May-Sep. Habitat: Disturbed areas. Distribution: Native of Eurasia.

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Origin/Endemic status: Eurasia

Synonymy ⓘ: = C, Can, F, FNA5, G, K4, Mi, NE, NY, Pa, Tat; = Tissa rubra (L.) Britton — S. Basionym: Arenaria rubra L. 1753

Links to other floras: = Spergularia rubra - FNA5

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Wetland Indicator Status:

  • Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: UPL
  • Eastern Mountains and Piedmont: FACU
  • Great Plains: FACU
  • Midwest: FACU
  • Northcentral & Northeast: FACU

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image #1 of Spergularia rubra© Erik Danielson source | Original Image ⭷
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