Spergularia media
About
Spergularia media is a species of flowering plant in the family Caryophyllaceae known by the common names media sandspurry and greater sea-spurrey. It is native to Eurasia and the Mediterranean, where it grows in many types of habitat, including disturbed areas, including places with saline substrates, such as salt marshes and beaches. It is known in many other parts of the world as an introduced species and a common roadside weed. In North America it is a "highway halophyte", often springing up at the margins of roads that are heavily salted in the winter.
- Family
- Caryophyllaceae
How to use it
This plant is known to thrive in saline substrates, making it an interesting choice for ecological restoration projects in coastal areas. Its ability to grow in disturbed environments can help stabilize soil and prevent erosion.
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Gardening tip
If you're planting this species, consider its preference for disturbed areas and saline soils, which can guide you in selecting the right location.
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Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Spergularia media
- Slug
- spergularia-media
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Caryophyllaceae
- Genus
- Spergularia
- Species
- media
- Wikidata QID
- Q955003
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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