11,495 observationsNear Threatened
fourleaf manyseed
Polycarpon tetraphyllum
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Caryophyllales ›Family: Caryophyllaceae ›Genus: Polycarpon
About
Polycarpon tetraphyllum, commonly known as four-leaved allseed (also fourleaf allseed or fourleaf manyseed), is a plant of the family Caryophyllaceae (pinks). An annual herb growing to 15 cm in height, it is found on sandy soils, in coastal areas and on wasteland. Native to Europe, it is also naturalised in parts of North America, Australia and elsewhere. It is rare in Britain, except in the Scilly Isles.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of fourleaf manyseed is Polycarpon tetraphyllum.
- The fourleaf manyseed has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
- fourleaf manyseed belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- fourleaf manyseed belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- fourleaf manyseed belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
- fourleaf manyseed belongs to the order Caryophyllales.
- fourleaf manyseed belongs to the family Caryophyllaceae.
- fourleaf manyseed belongs to the genus Polycarpon.