*Spergularia media (Linnaeus) C. Presl var. media. Phenology: Aug-Sep. Habitat: Disturbed areas. Distribution: Native of Europe. Known from salted highways in NY, OH, MI, and IL and salt or brackish marsh habitats in coastal NY
Origin/Endemic status: Eurasia
Synonymy ⓘ: = Can, FNA5, NY; Arenaria media L.; ? Spergularia maritima (L.) Chiov.; < Spergularia media (L.) C.Presl — C, F, G, Il, K4, Mi, Pa. Basionym: Arenaria media L. 1762
Links to other floras: = Spergularia media var. media - FNA5
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Wetland Indicator Status:
- Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: FACW (name change)
- Eastern Mountains and Piedmont: FACW (name change)
- Great Plains: FACU (name change)
- Midwest: FACU (name change)
- Northcentral & Northeast: FACU (name change)
Heliophily ⓘ: 9
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