Latin name: Spergularia marina (L.) Griseb Pronunciation: sper-gew-LARE-ee-a mar-EYE-na Common name: Salt marsh sand-spurrey Family: Caryophyllaceae (Pink) Habitat: Along seashore and interior alkaline places to 2000', coastal strand, alkali sinks, mud flats, sandy river bottoms, occasional on deserts Blooming period: March to September Name derivations: 1) Spergularia 2) marina |
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