Sagina decumbens subsp. decumbens
Spreading Pearlwort, Trailing Pearlwort
Also known as: Sagina decumbens var. smithii (A.Gray) S.Watson & J.M.Coult. +4 more
- Sagina decumbens var. smithii (A.Gray) S.Watson & J.M.Coult.
- Sagina elliottii Fenzl ex A.Gray
- Sagina subulata var. smithii A.Gray
- Spergella decumbens Elliott
- Spergula decumbens Elliott
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
- Botanical Family: Caryophyllaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Sagina decumbens subsp. decumbens (commonly known as Spreading Pearlwort or Trailing Pearlwort) is an annual within the Caryophyllaceae family. It originates in North America and South America. Within its native range, this subspecies is most commonly linked to temperate conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Sagina decumbens, which is linked below, along with other subspecies of this species.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean, Eastern Canada, North-Central U.S.A., Northeastern U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Dominican Republic, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Québec, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Japan
Base Species & Variations