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Etymology: Spergula: from the Latin spargere, "to scatter," from sowing seeds for early forage in Europe
Plants: erect, annual, 4"-12" tall, succulent forb Leaves: narrow, with small appendage at the base, 6-8 appearing whorled at the nodes in 2 opposite sets ![]() Flowers: white, 5-parted, 1/8" wide; blooms May-Aug. Fruits: capsule with many roundish, dark seeds Habitat: dry; woods, forests Conservation Status: Introduced - naturalized |
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© Wisconsin State Herbarium, UW-Madison
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