Spergularia marina
$2.45
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Saltmarsh Sand Spurry
This herbaceous annual is a low growing plant found in wetland habitats.
The small pinkish-purple flowers are seen dispersed throughout the green foliage from spring to fall.
It is a plant that can handle a soil composition with high salinity, like coastal wetlands. It is also found along freshwater wetlands and alkali sinks.
Lifeform:
Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
Other:
| Container | D-16, Stub |
|---|---|
| Ecological Value | It has been introduced to freshwater lakes in the Great Lakes region where there is saltwater runoff from roads. |
| Historical Uses | No known historical uses. |
| Distribution | Occurring on both sides of the Cascades crest in Washington British Columbia to California, east across North America. |
| Elevation | -325" – 4373" |
| Habitat | Saline or brackish areas along the coast, and alkaline areas inland. |
| Communities | Alkali Sink, Coastal Strand, Freshwater Wetlands, wetland-riparian |