Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
maritima
ID:
1234570

Status:
valid

Authors:
(All.) Pedersen

Source:
tro

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Fl. Patagonica 4a: 267 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001233908



Common Names

  • Spergula maritima
  • Maritime Spergula
  • Sea Spergula


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Description

Spergula maritima (also called Sea Spurrey, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to the western United States and Canada. It has small, white flowers and lance-shaped leaves. It grows in dry, sandy areas and in coastal regions.

Uses & Benefits

Spergula maritima is used as an ornamental plant and in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Spergula maritima has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Spergula maritima is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and planted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and regular watering.

Where to Find Spergula maritima

Spergula maritima is found in coastal habitats of Europe and North America.

Spergula maritima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Spergula maritima?

Spergula maritima

What is the natural habitat of Spergula maritima?

Salt marshes and coastal dunes in Europe

What are the common names of Spergula maritima?

Sea spurrey and maritime spurrey

Species in the Caryophyllaceae family

Acanthophyllum acerosum, Acanthophyllum aculeatum, Acanthophyllum adenophorum, Acanthophyllum albidum, Acanthophyllum andarabicum, Acanthophyllum andersenii, Acanthophyllum anisocladum, Acanthophyllum bilobum, Acanthophyllum bracteatum, Acanthophyllum brevibracteatum, Acanthophyllum caespitosum, Acanthophyllum coloratum, Acanthophyllum crassifolium, Acanthophyllum cyrtostegium, Acanthophyllum diezianum, Acanthophyllum elatius, Acanthophyllum fissicalyx, Acanthophyllum glandulosum, Acanthophyllum gracile, Acanthophyllum grandiflorum, Acanthophyllum kabulicum, Acanthophyllum kandaharicum, Acanthophyllum knorringianum, Acanthophyllum korolkowii, Acanthophyllum korshinskyi, Acanthophyllum krascheninnikovii, Acanthophyllum lamondiae, Acanthophyllum laxiflorum, Acanthophyllum laxiusculum, Acanthophyllum lilacinum, Acanthophyllum longicalyx, Acanthophyllum macrodon, Acanthophyllum maimanense, Acanthophyllum mikeschinianum, Acanthophyllum mucronatum, Acanthophyllum oppositiflorum, Acanthophyllum pachycephalum, Acanthophyllum pachystegium, Acanthophyllum pleiostegium, Acanthophyllum popovii, Acanthophyllum pulcherrimum, Acanthophyllum pulchrum, Acanthophyllum pungens, Acanthophyllum raphiophyllum, Acanthophyllum recurvum, Acanthophyllum sarawschanicum, Acanthophyllum scapiflorum, Acanthophyllum schugnanicum, Acanthophyllum sordidum, Acanthophyllum speciosum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50077310: Based on the initial data import
Troels Myndel Pedersen (1916-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pedersen' in the authors string.
Carlo Allioni (1728-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'All.' in the authors string.