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Sagina (Sagina)
Sagina are relatively tiny, low-growing plants that often grow in tufts. Their habitat is restricted to cooler climates, though they also appear in tropical areas, but only in mountain regions at high altitudes. They bloom with small flowers that usually have white petals.
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Key Facts About Sagina

Attributes of Sagina

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Semi-evergreen

Scientific Classification of Sagina

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Distribution of Sagina

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Exploring the Sagina Plants

8 most common species:
Sagina procumbens
Bird's-eye Pearlwort
Bird's-eye Pearlwort (Sagina procumbens) is a perennial herb that will grow to 18 cm tall. Bird's-eye Pearlwort is a broadleaf plant that resembles moss. It forms a mat that spreads easily and will carpet the ground under moist conditions. Its dark, tiny seeds are dispersed by wind and easily germinate. This plant is commonly found growing in sidewalk cracks, along roadsides and in wild areas.
Sagina japonica
Japanese pearlwort
The plant height may increase from 5 to 15 cm but it spring be seen in less than 1 cm on the roadside. There are yellowish green to dark green and glossy on the whole but short viscous hairs appear on the upper part of the stem. The stalk branches off at the bottom and the stalk at the end stands or stands. There are nodes on the stem and the leaves are opposite. The leaves are linear 8 to 20 mm in length 0.8 to 1.5 mm in width the tip is sharp and the tip protrudes further into a needle shape. The base is connected to the paired leaves by membrane quality and becomes a short cylinder. There is no kashiwa. Flowers come from spring to summer. The warp is 4 mm and there are 5 sepals and 5 white petals. There are 5 stamens and there is 1 stamen because the tip is split 5 times. The fruit is almost spherical and when it ripens the tip splits into five and seeds come out. The seeds are black the warp is 0.4 to 0.5 mm and the whole surface has protrusions.
Sagina saginoides
Arctic pearlwort
Arctic pearlwort is unique in how it uses the snow as an insulator, protecting it from harsh weather conditions. Arctic pearlwort is a cushion-forming, petite perennial herb that is noted for its slender stems. It flourishes in alpine climates on rocky edges and wetlands where it flowers in the summer.
Sagina nodosa
Knotted pearlwort
The knotted pearlwort is a low-growing plant with white flowers. It is part of the genus Sagina, which has 20-30 species of flowering plants that bear fruit. In foul weather the knotted pearlwort can close its small flowers to keep them protected.
Sagina apetala
Annual pearlwort
Annual pearlwort is a wildflower commonly found in disturbed areas and waste ground. It is commonly spotted in cracks in the sidewalk. Annual pearlwort produces greenish flowers that blend in with the rest of the plant.
Sagina decumbens subsp. decumbens
Trailing pearlwort
Trailing pearlwort is a low-growing, ground-covering perennial with a penchant for moist and shady environments. Its slender, creeping stems root at intervals, creating dense mats of verdant green. Tiny, inconspicuous flowers may occasionally sprout, reflecting trailing pearlwort's unassuming beauty that complements the understory of its preferred habitats.
Sagina maxima
Sticky-stem pearlwort
Sticky-stem pearlwort is a robust, low-growing perennial with a lush carpet of bright green, finely-textured foliage. Its tiny, star-shaped white flowers bloom in spring, creating a subtle, enchanting display. Thriving in cool, moist environments, sticky-stem pearlwort forms dense mats that can elegantly edge pathways or blanket shady garden spots, demonstrating its resilience and versatility.
Sagina decumbens
Trailing pearlwort
Trailing pearlwort is a low-growing, ground-covering herbaceous plant, notable for its slender, trailing stems that gracefully spread across moist, well-drained soil. The tiny, green foliage, resembling a soft mat, is punctuated by small star-shaped flowers. These elements make trailing pearlwort a charming addition to rock gardens and pathways, where it thrives in cool, temperate climates and partially shaded conditions.
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Dracaena
Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Ficus
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
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Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Acer
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Solanum
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Rosa
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
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Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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Sagina
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Sagina
Sagina
Sagina are relatively tiny, low-growing plants that often grow in tufts. Their habitat is restricted to cooler climates, though they also appear in tropical areas, but only in mountain regions at high altitudes. They bloom with small flowers that usually have white petals.
Lifespan
Lifespan
Annual
info

Key Facts About Sagina

Attributes of Sagina

Leaf type
Semi-evergreen

Scientific Classification of Sagina

distribution

Distribution of Sagina

Distribution Map of Sagina

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Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
species

Exploring the Sagina Plants

8 most common species:
Sagina procumbens
Bird's-eye Pearlwort
Bird's-eye Pearlwort (Sagina procumbens) is a perennial herb that will grow to 18 cm tall. Bird's-eye Pearlwort is a broadleaf plant that resembles moss. It forms a mat that spreads easily and will carpet the ground under moist conditions. Its dark, tiny seeds are dispersed by wind and easily germinate. This plant is commonly found growing in sidewalk cracks, along roadsides and in wild areas.
Sagina japonica
Japanese pearlwort
The plant height may increase from 5 to 15 cm but it spring be seen in less than 1 cm on the roadside. There are yellowish green to dark green and glossy on the whole but short viscous hairs appear on the upper part of the stem. The stalk branches off at the bottom and the stalk at the end stands or stands. There are nodes on the stem and the leaves are opposite. The leaves are linear 8 to 20 mm in length 0.8 to 1.5 mm in width the tip is sharp and the tip protrudes further into a needle shape. The base is connected to the paired leaves by membrane quality and becomes a short cylinder. There is no kashiwa. Flowers come from spring to summer. The warp is 4 mm and there are 5 sepals and 5 white petals. There are 5 stamens and there is 1 stamen because the tip is split 5 times. The fruit is almost spherical and when it ripens the tip splits into five and seeds come out. The seeds are black the warp is 0.4 to 0.5 mm and the whole surface has protrusions.
Sagina saginoides
Arctic pearlwort
Arctic pearlwort is unique in how it uses the snow as an insulator, protecting it from harsh weather conditions. Arctic pearlwort is a cushion-forming, petite perennial herb that is noted for its slender stems. It flourishes in alpine climates on rocky edges and wetlands where it flowers in the summer.
Sagina nodosa
Knotted pearlwort
The knotted pearlwort is a low-growing plant with white flowers. It is part of the genus Sagina, which has 20-30 species of flowering plants that bear fruit. In foul weather the knotted pearlwort can close its small flowers to keep them protected.
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popular genus

More Popular Genus

Dracaena
Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Ficus
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Rubus
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Acer
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Solanum
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Rosa
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Quercus
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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