Herniaria hirsuta

Hairy Rupturewort Herniaria hirsuta can be distinguished from Herniaria glabra by its hairy leaves and shoots. The two species can grow together. I discovered the plants shown here in the same parking lot as Herniaria glabra. Herniaria hirsuta grows as an annual to perennial with shoots that lie flat on the ground and can reach […]

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Herniaria glabra

Smooth Rupturewort, Glabrous Rupturewort, Herniary Breastwort Herniaria glabra can grow as an annual or perennial. Its shoots lying on the ground can reach a length of up to 30 centimetres. The leaves and stems are yellow-green to green in color. The plant, which belongs to the carnation family (Caryophyllaceae), can flower in Europe from June […]

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Polycarpon tetraphyllum

Four-leaved allseed, four-leaved manyseed Polycarpon tetraphyllum grows as an annual, biennial or perennial and can reach a height of up to 20 centimeters. In Central Europe, the flowering period can last from March to September. The plant, which belongs to the Caryophyllaceae family, often grows along roadsides, between paving stones or in front of house […]

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Silene × hampeana

Hybrid Campion Silene × hampeana is a naturally occurring cross between Silena latifolia and Silene dioica. Characteristics & Description Height, habit: 30 to 100 centimeters, herbaceous plant Life cycle: Annual or perennial Poisonous: Silene × hampeana contains saponins. Origin: Europe (distribution map) USDA zone: 5 (-9.4 °F/-23 °C) Botany Name: Silene × hampeana Family: Caryophyllaceae

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Silene flos-cuculi

Ragged-Robin

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