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sandspurrys (Spergularia)
Sandspurrys are adapted to high-salt coastal habitats and this explains their common name, 'sea-spurreys.' They are native to Europe, Africa, and the Americas. These are small plants that have attractive flowers, but their size and specialized habitat requirements mean that they are not popular ornamental plants. 
Lifespan
Annual
Key Facts About sandspurrys
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Attributes of sandspurrys
Leaf type
Semi-evergreen
Scientific Classification of sandspurrys
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Pinks, cacti, and allies
Family
Pink
Genus
sandspurrys
Distribution of sandspurrys
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Distribution Map of sandspurrys
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for sandspurrys
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The sandspurrys genus consists of herbaceous plants requiring moderate light and water. They thrive best in well-drained, loamy soil and prefer temperate climates. Common issues include blight and pest infestations, notably aphids. In colder months, sandspurrys demands less water and may require help to resist frost damage, while the growing season in spring and summer necessitates frequent monitoring for signs of disease.
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6 most common species：
Red sandspurry
Red sandspurry (Spergularia rubra) is a plant species native both to Europe and to Asia. Red sandspurry grows in a wide variety of habitats and is often considered a common weed in many areas.
Lesser sea spurrey
The lesser sea spurrey is a sprawling, flowering annual that blooms in mid to late summer. It grows in coastal areas, and also along the edges of roads. This is because the plant is salt-resistant and can thrive in places where the roads have been treated with salt.
Greater sea spurrey
The greater sea spurrey is a flowering plant found in coastal regions, salt marshes, and on roadsides around the world. It grows in soils with high salt contents where most plants do not do well. Though not as common on roadsides as other related sea spurrey species, it is occasionally found in places where roads have been salted in the winter.
Rock sea-spurrey
Rock sea-spurrey thrives in rocky habitats, often seen adorning crevices with its succulent, needle-like leaves that form compact tufts. Its small, pink to white star-shaped flowers bloom above the foliage, enabling it to capture the attention of pollinators even in sparse landscapes. This hardy, low-growing perennial has adapted to resist drought and poor soil conditions, reflecting its resilience in challenging environments.
Spergularia tasmanica
Spergularia tasmanica is a hardy flowering plant endemic to Tasmania's diverse landscapes. This adaptive species boasts fleshy leaves and stems that help conserve water, a survival trait in the coastal and rocky terrains it often calls home. Its blossoms are small and unassuming, yet they reveal a delicate beauty upon closer inspection, featuring dainty petals that capture the essence of spergularia tasmanica's understated elegance.
Sticky sandspurry
Sticky sandspurry, with its spreading habit, thrives in the salty marshlands and sandy soils where its deep roots anchor and draw nutrients. Tiny, pink or white blossoms with five petals each emerge amid succulent leaves, creating a delicate contrast to the robust, fleshy stems. This hardy perennial is well adapted to coastal conditions, often forming dense mats that embrace its challenging habitat.
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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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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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Key Facts
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sandspurrys
Spergularia
Sandspurrys are adapted to high-salt coastal habitats and this explains their common name, 'sea-spurreys.' They are native to Europe, Africa, and the Americas. These are small plants that have attractive flowers, but their size and specialized habitat requirements mean that they are not popular ornamental plants.
Lifespan
Annual
Key Facts About sandspurrys
Feedback
Attributes of sandspurrys
Leaf type
Semi-evergreen
Scientific Classification of sandspurrys
Phylum
Vascular plants Class
Dicotyledons Order
Pinks, cacti, and allies Family
Pink Genus
sandspurrys Distribution of sandspurrys
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Distribution Map of sandspurrys
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for sandspurrys
Feedback
The sandspurrys genus consists of herbaceous plants requiring moderate light and water. They thrive best in well-drained, loamy soil and prefer temperate climates. Common issues include blight and pest infestations, notably aphids. In colder months, sandspurrys demands less water and may require help to resist frost damage, while the growing season in spring and summer necessitates frequent monitoring for signs of disease.
Exploring the sandspurrys Plants
Feedback
6 most common species：
Red sandspurry
Red sandspurry (Spergularia rubra) is a plant species native both to Europe and to Asia. Red sandspurry grows in a wide variety of habitats and is often considered a common weed in many areas.
Lesser sea spurrey
The lesser sea spurrey is a sprawling, flowering annual that blooms in mid to late summer. It grows in coastal areas, and also along the edges of roads. This is because the plant is salt-resistant and can thrive in places where the roads have been treated with salt.
Greater sea spurrey
The greater sea spurrey is a flowering plant found in coastal regions, salt marshes, and on roadsides around the world. It grows in soils with high salt contents where most plants do not do well. Though not as common on roadsides as other related sea spurrey species, it is occasionally found in places where roads have been salted in the winter.
Rock sea-spurrey
Rock sea-spurrey thrives in rocky habitats, often seen adorning crevices with its succulent, needle-like leaves that form compact tufts. Its small, pink to white star-shaped flowers bloom above the foliage, enabling it to capture the attention of pollinators even in sparse landscapes. This hardy, low-growing perennial has adapted to resist drought and poor soil conditions, reflecting its resilience in challenging environments.
Show More Species
More Popular Genus
Feedback
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Your Ultimate Guide to Plants
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17,000 local species +400,000 global species studied
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A database of 400000+ plants
unlimited guides at your fingertips...
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