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Species, Varieties, or Forms in the Genus Sherardia:

Sherardia arvensis / Hanayaemugura

Sherardia arvensis / Hanayaemugura ハナヤエムグラ

Sherardia arvensis, an annual herb native to Europe, is found in various habitats, including wastelands and lawns, but is challenging to locate, growing to a height of 30-60 cm. Stems are square, with downward setae on the ridges. Leaves are in whorls of 4-6, in the shape of a narrowly lanceolate leaf, with sparse, coarse hairs. Flowers are light red or purple, and the involucres envelop these flowers, which characterize this species. Corollas measure about 5mm in diameter, about 3mm long, and have an aperture of four. Bloom time: May-September.