Spergularia marina (L.) Besser

Locations ofSpergularia marina (L.) Besser in Virginia

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Family
Caryophyllaceae
Botanical Name
Spergularia marina (L.) Besser
Common Name
Salt-marsh Sand Spurry, Lesser Sand Spurry
Synonym(s)
Spergularia salina J. & C. Presl
Flora of Virginia Name/Status
Spergularia marina (L.) Besser
Comments
Kirschner et al. (2007, Preslia 79: 323–365) examined the nomenclatural history of this species and concluded that Spergularia marina has priority over Spergularia salina.
Habitat
Maritime beaches, overwash flats, and salt pannes. Locally frequent in the outer Coastal Plain maritime zone.
Native Status
Native

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