Latin name: Spergularia villosa (Pers.) Cambess. Pronunciation: sper-gew-LARE-ee-a vil-OH-sa Common name: Hairy sand-spurrey Family: Caryophyllaceae (Pink) Habitat: Sandy places near the coast, coastal salt marsh and coastal strand, Baja to Oregon, native to South America Blooming period: April to July Name derivations: 1) Spergularia 2) villosa |
SPECIES INDEX |