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Sea Sandwort

Honckenya peploides

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae β€ΊPhylum: Tracheophyta β€ΊClass: Magnoliopsida β€ΊOrder: Caryophyllales β€ΊFamily: Caryophyllaceae β€ΊGenus: Honckenya

About

Honckenya peploides, the sea sandwort (UK) or seaside sandplant (Canada), is the only species in the genus Honckenya of the flowering plant family Caryophyllaceae. Other common names include sea chickweed, sea pimpernal, sea-beach sandwort, and sea purslane. The scientific name is often spelled "Honkenya", and is named after the German botanist Gerhard August Honckeny (or Honkeny). This plant has a circumboreal distribution.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Sea Sandwort?
The scientific name of Sea Sandwort is Honckenya peploides.
What kingdom does Sea Sandwort belong to?
Sea Sandwort belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does Sea Sandwort belong to?
Sea Sandwort belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does Sea Sandwort belong to?
Sea Sandwort belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does Sea Sandwort belong to?
Sea Sandwort belongs to the order Caryophyllales.
What family does Sea Sandwort belong to?
Sea Sandwort belongs to the family Caryophyllaceae.
What genus does Sea Sandwort belong to?
Sea Sandwort belongs to the genus Honckenya.