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 walls.
Characteristics & Description
Height, habit: Up to 20 centimeters, herbaceous plant
Life cycle: Annual, biennial or perennial
Origin: Europe, North Africa, West Asia, South America and as an introduced species also in other regions (distribution map)
USDA zone: 5 (-9.4 °F/-23 °C)
Botany
Name: Polycarpon tetraphyllum
Family: Caryophyllaceae
Categories: Wildflowers |
