16,746 observationsLeast Concern
Procumbent Pearlwort
Sagina procumbens
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae βΊPhylum: Tracheophyta βΊClass: Magnoliopsida βΊOrder: Caryophyllales βΊFamily: Caryophyllaceae βΊGenus: Sagina
About
Sagina procumbens is a species of flowering plant in the pink family known by the common names procumbent pearlwort, birdeye pearlwort and matted pearlwort. It can be found throughout the Northern Hemisphere and parts of South America. It is a common weed of many environments. It can be found in wild and disturbed habitat, especially moist areas. It can sometimes be seen growing in lawns or in cracks in the sidewalk. This is a perennial herb...
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Procumbent Pearlwort is Sagina procumbens.
- The Procumbent Pearlwort has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Procumbent Pearlwort belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- Procumbent Pearlwort belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- Procumbent Pearlwort belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
- Procumbent Pearlwort belongs to the order Caryophyllales.
- Procumbent Pearlwort belongs to the family Caryophyllaceae.
- Procumbent Pearlwort belongs to the genus Sagina.