Anagallis arvensis is a naturalized annual herb 10-30cm
in height originating in Eurasia. It inhabits roadsides or fields in
coastal areas. Stems have four ridges, with oval-shaped leaves 1-2cm
in length and 0.5-1.5cm in width. The leaves branch well and spread
sideways. The leaves are of opposite phyllotaxis, with no petioles
and entire margins. Axils emerge cymes, in which small tubular
vermillion flowers cleft at the tips in five blooms. Bloom time:
March-May.
Wild plants in and around Shimane
島根とその周辺の野生植物
