Spergula
| Spurrey | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Spergula pentandra | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Core eudicots |
| Order: | Caryophyllales |
| Family: | Caryophyllaceae |
| Genus: | Spergula L. |
| Species | |
|
Spergula arvensis - Corn Spurrey | |
Spergula is a genus of about five plant species belonging to the family Caryophyllaceae. Their usual English name is spurrey or spurry.[1] Commonly found in grassland, the genus originated in the northern hemisphere, but is now found worldwide.
Selected species
- Spergula arvensis - Corn Spurrey
- Spergula morisonii - Pearlwort Spurrey
- Spergula pentandra