Family: |
Caryophyllaceae /
Nadeshikoka
|
 |
|
Notes For Reference:- |
Species, Varieties, or Forms in the Genus Spergularia:
Spergularia bocconii
/
Ushiohanatsumekusa
|
|
|
Spergularia bocconii /
Ushiohanatsumekusa ウシオハナツメクサ |
|
|
Spergularia bocconii, an
annual biennial herb, height 10-20cm, occurs in damp sandy soil on
seashores, with glandular hairs on the upper parts of stems and
calyxes. Leaves are of alternate phyllotaxis, 1-3cm long,
linear-shaped, with bases with white membranaceous stipules that
connate. Flowers set themselves singly on axils on the upper parts.
Petals are small,1-2mm, varying from white to red - white ones are
superior in numbers, stamens are generally 5, and styles are 3.
Bloom time: May-August. |
|