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Spergularia rubra Sandwort (1 Page of 5) The Spergularia rubra plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Caryophyllaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Sandwort. Some home gardeners know the variety as Arenaria campestris. Auct. A. rubra. Buda rubra. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Spergularia rubra Common Name: Sandwort Family: Caryophyllaceae Author: (L.)J.&C.Presl. Known Hazards: None known Mature Height: 0.25 Mature Width: Habitat: Open gravelly or sandy habitats[17]. Sand dunes, heaths and coastal cliffs[200].
Propagation Notes: Seed - sow spring or autumn in situ. Some seed germinates in the autumn in the wild while some germinates in the spring.
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