Montia fontana
Water blinks
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The Montia fontana plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Portulacaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Water blinks.

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Latin Name:  Montia fontana
Common Name:  Water blinks
Family:  Portulacaceae
Author:  L.
 
Known Hazards:  None known
 
Mature Height:  0.5   Mature Width:  
 
Habitat:  Streamsides, springs, flushes, wet places among rocks, moist pastures etc, especially on non-calcareous soils[17]. It is also found in arable fields in S.W. England[17].

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