Spergularia rubra (L.) C. PRESL (Red scaly chickweed)
Spergularia rubra (L.) C. PRESL (Red scaly chickweed)
Family: | Caryophyllaceae |
Habitat: | Ruderal meadow |
Growth habit: | herbaceous |
Plant size: | 7 cm |
Flower colour: | pink |
Flowering time | April- August |
Leaf characteristics: | needle-shaped, strongly whorled, silvery tips |
Flower characteristics: | 5 pink petals, white centre |
Fruits: | Seed capsule |
Special features: | Plant glandular-hairy, often on salty soils |