Biology:Spergularia purpurea

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Short description: Species of plant

Spergularia purpurea
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Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Order: Caryophyllales
Family: Caryophyllaceae
Genus: Spergularia
Species:
S. purpurea
Binomial name
Spergularia purpurea
(Pers.) G. Don fil.

Spergularia purpurea, the purple sandspurry, is a species of annual herb in the family Caryophyllaceae (carpetweeds). They have a self-supporting growth form and simple, broad leaves. Individuals can grow to 9 cm.[1][2]

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References

Wikidata ☰ Q3493037 entry