Caryophyllaceae

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Plantae Tracheophyta Magnoliopsida Caryophyllales Caryophyllaceae
Moenchia erecta (L.) G.Gaertn., G.Mey. & Scherb.

Moenchia erecta (L.) G.Gaertn., G.Mey. & Scherb.

Moenchia erecta (L.) G.Gaertn., G.Mey. & Scherb.

Moenchia erecta is a small annual caryophyllaceous pasture weed native to Europe, introduced to Australia and western North America.

Paronychia argentea Lam.

Paronychia argentea Lam.

Paronychia argentea Lam.

Paronychia argentea Lam. is an annual Mediterranean herb used for diuretic, blood purifying, and wound healing purposes.

Petrorhagia dubia (Raf.) G.López & Romo

Petrorhagia dubia (Raf.) G.López & Romo

Petrorhagia dubia (Raf.) G.López & Romo

Petrorhagia dubia, the hairy pink, is an annual flowering plant in the Caryophyllaceae family native to southern Europe and the Mediterranean.

Petrorhagia nanteuilii (Burnat) P.W.Ball & Heywood

Petrorhagia nanteuilii (Burnat) P.W.Ball & Heywood

Petrorhagia nanteuilii (Burnat) P.W.Ball & Heywood

Petrorhagia nanteuilii is an annual caryophyllaceae flowering plant native to Europe, with several common names including childing pink.

Petrorhagia prolifera (L.) P.W.Ball & Heywood

Petrorhagia prolifera (L.) P.W.Ball & Heywood

Petrorhagia prolifera (L.) P.W.Ball & Heywood

Petrorhagia prolifera is a flowering plant species of the Caryophyllaceae family, native from Europe to Iran and Northwestern Africa.

Petrorhagia saxifraga (L.) Link

Petrorhagia saxifraga (L.) Link

Petrorhagia saxifraga (L.) Link

Petrorhagia saxifraga is a small herbaceous flowering plant in the Caryophyllaceae family, native to parts of Eurasia and introduced elsewhere.

Pollichia campestris Aiton

Pollichia campestris Aiton

Pollichia campestris Aiton

Pollichia campestris is a branched subshrub native to Arabia and parts of Africa, with edible fruits and traditional medicinal uses.

Polycarpaea nivea (Aiton) Webb

Polycarpaea nivea (Aiton) Webb

Polycarpaea nivea (Aiton) Webb

Polycarpaea nivea (Aiton) Webb is a low-growing hairy succulent plant distributed across northwest Africa and nearby Atlantic islands.

Polycarpon tetraphyllum (L.) L.

Polycarpon tetraphyllum (L.) L.

Polycarpon tetraphyllum (L.) L.

Polycarpon tetraphyllum is a low-growing annual weed with demonstrated antioxidant, antibiotic, antifungal, and antiproliferative properties.

Psammophiliella muralis (L.) Ikonn.

Psammophiliella muralis (L.) Ikonn.

Psammophiliella muralis (L.) Ikonn.

Psammophiliella muralis is an annual flowering plant native to Eurasia and naturalized in parts of Asia and North America.

Rabelera holostea (L.) M.T.Sharples & E.A.Tripp

Rabelera holostea (L.) M.T.Sharples & E.A.Tripp

Rabelera holostea (L.) M.T.Sharples & E.A.Tripp

Rabelera holostea, or greater stitchwort, is a low herb with angular stems, opposite decussate leaves and white notched-petal flowers.

Sabulina douglasii (Fenzl ex Torr. & A.Gray) Dillenb. & Kadereit

Sabulina douglasii (Fenzl ex Torr. & A.Gray) Dillenb. & Kadereit

Sabulina douglasii (Fenzl ex Torr. & A.Gray) Dillenb. & Kadereit

Sabulina douglasii is an annual herb with slender stems, curling threadlike leaves, and small white five-petaled flowers.

Sabulina nuttallii (Pax) Dillenb. & Kadereit

Sabulina nuttallii (Pax) Dillenb. & Kadereit

Sabulina nuttallii (Pax) Dillenb. & Kadereit

Sabulina nuttallii is a low-growing rhizomatous perennial herb with hairy mats, narrow leaves, and small white five-petaled flowers.

Sabulina verna (L.) Rchb.

Sabulina verna (L.) Rchb.

Sabulina verna (L.) Rchb.

Sabulina verna is a scarce mat-forming perennial flowering herb in the Caryophyllaceae family, native to temperate Eurasia and northwestern Africa.

Sagina apetala Ard.

Sagina apetala Ard.

Sagina apetala Ard.

Sagina apetala is a small annual flowering pearlwort native to Europe, found in disturbed habitats globally.

Sagina decumbens (Elliott) Torr. & A.Gray

Sagina decumbens (Elliott) Torr. & A.Gray

Sagina decumbens (Elliott) Torr. & A.Gray

Sagina decumbens, or trailing/western pearlwort, is a small annual flowering plant native to North America in the Caryophyllaceae family.

Sagina maxima A.Gray

Sagina maxima A.Gray

Sagina maxima A.Gray

Sagina maxima is a small coastal North American perennial herb in the carnation family with two subspecies.

Sagina nodosa (L.) Fenzl

Sagina nodosa (L.) Fenzl

Sagina nodosa (L.) Fenzl

Sagina nodosa (knotted pearlwort) is a low-growing, white-flowered plant native to northern Europe.

Sagina procumbens L.

Sagina procumbens L.

Sagina procumbens L.

Sagina procumbens L. is a low-growing perennial mat-forming hairless herb with solitary tiny white flowers and small seed capsules.

Sagina saginoides (L.) Karst.

Sagina saginoides (L.) Karst.

Sagina saginoides (L.) Karst.

Sagina saginoides, alpine pearlwort, is a small circumboreal alpine perennial herb with white five-petaled flowers.

Saponaria ocymoides L.

Saponaria ocymoides L.

Saponaria ocymoides L.

Saponaria ocymoides L. is a low-growing alpine flowering plant native to European mountains, widely grown as an ornamental for rock gardens.

Saponaria officinalis L.

Saponaria officinalis L.

Saponaria officinalis L.

Saponaria officinalis L. is a flowering plant with traditional and commercial uses as soap and a food additive.

Saponaria pumila Janch.

Saponaria pumila Janch.

Saponaria pumila Janch.

Dwarf soapwort (Saponaria pumila Janch.) is a perennial Caryophyllaceae species native to parts of the Alps and Eastern Carpathians.

Schizotechium jamesianum (Torr.) Arabi, Rabeler & Zarre

Schizotechium jamesianum (Torr.) Arabi, Rabeler & Zarre

Schizotechium jamesianum (Torr.) Arabi, Rabeler & Zarre

This is a description of the perennial herb Schizotechium jamesianum, covering its structure, leaves, and flower traits.

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