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Sagina nodosa (L.) Fenzl

knotted pearlwort (Caryophyllaceae)

 SpreadBias within British IslesDirection of bias
Very widespreadSlight tendencyNW
Plant Atlas 2020
BSBI Distribution Map

Sagina nodosa is characterised by very short, pointed upper leaves and petals much longer than the sepals.

Jura (VC102: South Ebudes); 2014-08-09

 knotted pearlwort / Sagina nodosa: _Sagina nodosa_ is characterised by very short, pointed upper leaves and petals much longer than the sepals.

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