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Spergula arvensis L.

corn spurrey (Caryophyllaceae)

 SpreadBias within British IslesDirection of bias
Very widespreadNegligible tendencyNW
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The narrow leaves with relatively large stipules give Spergula arvensis the appearance of having whorls of 6 leaves.

Lakenheath Warren (VC26: West Suffolk); 2016-09-01

 corn spurrey / Spergula arvensis: The narrow leaves with relatively large stipules give _Spergula arvensis_ the appearance of having whorls of 6 leaves.

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L-R: Bidens tripartita, Melilotus officinalis, Mimulus guttatus, Thalictrum flavum, Ranunculus peltatus, Anchusa arvensis, Malva alcea, Lolium perenne