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Thyme-leaved Sandwort
Arenaria serpyllifolia

Thyme-leaved Sandwort (Arenaria serpyllifolia) Other scientific names: Arenaria leptoclados

French names: Sabline à feuilles de serpolet

Family: Pink Family (Caryophyllaceae)

Flowers: Spring;  White;  5 parts (petals)

Leaves: Simple, Entire

Habitat: Fields and Open Areas, Alvars

Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 276   

Native/Non-native: Native

Photographs: 72 photographs available, of which 4 are featured on this page. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOGRAPHS.

Range Map is at the bottom of the page

Thyme-leaved Sandwort (Arenaria serpyllifolia) flower

Thyme-leaved Sandwort (Arenaria serpyllifolia) flower

Thyme-leaved Sandwort (Arenaria serpyllifolia) plant

Thyme-leaved Sandwort (Arenaria serpyllifolia) plant


Range map for Thyme-leaved Sandwort (Arenaria serpyllifolia)

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