red sandspurrey
plant
Also known as: Spergularia rubra
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Red sandspurrey, also known as sand spurrey or purple sandwort, is a weed belonging to the genus Spergularia. Specifically, it refers to Spergularia rubra, a prostrate herb native to Eurasia. This plant is characterized by its tiny pink flowers and has become commonly naturalized in eastern North America. It is also referred to as purple sandwort.12
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