Wild plants in and around Shimane 島根とその周辺の野生植物

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Sagina japonica / Tsumekusa ツメクサ

Bloom time: April-August

   
Family:
 

Caryophyllaceae / Nadeshikoka


 

Notes For Reference:-

Species, Varieties, or Forms in the Genus Sagina:

Sagina japonica / Tsumekusa
Sagina maxima / Hamatsumekusa




 

   

Sagina japonica / Tsumekusa ツメクサ

 
Sagina japonica is an annual or biennial herb of 2- 20 cm in height, often seen in yards or on roadsides, with stems with glandular hairs on the upper parts. Leaves are thick, 0.5- 2 cm long, linear, and pointed at the tips. Axils have small, singly set flowers, about 4mm across. Petals are white, five in number, but some occasionally lack petals due to degeneration. Bloom time: April-August.
         
                     
                     
                     

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