Spergula morisonii
Morison's Spurry, Morrison's Spurrey
Other regional names: Pearlwort Spurrey
- Pearlwort Spurrey
Also known as: Spergula morisonii var. granulata (Cout.) Caball. +12 more
- Spergula morisonii var. granulata (Cout.) Caball.
- Spergula pentandra subsp. morisonii (Boreau) Celak.
- Spergula pentandra var. celtiberica (Asch.) Cout.
- Spergula pentandra var. granulata Cout.
- Spergula pentandra var. linicola Cout.
- Spergula pentandra var. morisonii (Boreau) Batt.
- Spergula pentandra var. morisonii (Boreau) Döll
- Spergula pentandra var. vernalis Samp.
- Spergula vernalis var. celtiberica Asch.
- Spergula vernalis var. granulata (Cout.) Rothm. & P.Silva
- Spergula vernalis var. macrocarpa Merino
- Spergula vernalis var. palaeomarchica W.Becker
- Spergula vernalis var. viscosa Rothm. & P.Silva
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Caryophyllaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Spergula morisonii (commonly known as Morison's spurry or Morrison's spurrey) is an annual within the Caryophyllaceae family. It is found natively in Africa and Europe. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Eastern Europe, Middle Europe, Northern Africa, Northern Europe, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Algeria, Baltic States, Belarus, Belgium, Czechoslovakia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Netherlands, Northwest European Russia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Tunisia
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)
Great Britain, Ireland, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York