Spergularia media
Coast Sand Spurrey, Greater Sea Spurrey
Other regional names: Perennial Sea Spurrey
- Perennial Sea Spurrey
Also known as: ? vulgaris Clavaud +11 more
- ? vulgaris Clavaud
- Lepigonum marginatum var. glabra L.
- Lepigonum marginatum var. glandulosa Fenzl
- Spergula marginata var. vulgaris (Clavaud) Maire
- Spergularia battandieri Foucaud ex E.A.Durand & Barratte
- Spergularia glandulosa var. glabrifolia Fenzl
- Spergularia glandulosa var. glandulosa
- Spergularia marginata Boreau, 1857
- Spergularia marginata subsp. vulgaris (Clavaud) R Monnier
- Spergularia marina Hartm.
- Spergularia marina var. marginata (C.A.Mey.) Neilr.
- Spergularia media (L.) J.Presl
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Caryophyllaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual or subshrub.
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Spergularia media (commonly known as Coast Sand-Spurrey or Greater Sea Spurrey) is an annual or shrub belonging to the Caryophyllaceae family. Originating in Africa, Temperate Asia, Tropical Asia, and Europe, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caucasus, China, Eastern Europe, Indian Subcontinent, Macaronesia, Middle Asia, Middle Europe, Northern Africa, Northern Europe, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe, West Tropical Africa, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Afghanistan, Algeria, Austria, Baleares, Baltic States, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canary Is., Corse, Czechoslovakia, Denmark, East Aegean Is., Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Inner Mongolia, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Italy, Kazakhstan, Kirgizistan, Krym, Mauritania, Morocco, Netherlands, North Caucasus, Norway, Pakistan, Palestine, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Sardegna, Sicilia, Sinai, South European Russia, Spain, Sweden, Tadzhikistan, Transcaucasus, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkey-in-Europe, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Western Sahara, Xinjiang, Yugoslavia
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Angola, California, Cape Provinces, Chile Central, Chile North, Chile South, Colorado, Desventurados Is., Free State, Illinois, Indiana, Juan Fernández Is., KwaZulu-Natal, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Montana, Namibia, New Mexico, New York, New Zealand North, New Zealand South, North Dakota, Northern Provinces, Ohio, Ontario, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Québec, Utah, Wyoming
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms