Red Sand Spurrey
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Red Sand Spurrey
Spergularia rubra
Red Sand Spurrey is a small plant that grows close to the ground. It has tiny, bright green leaves and pretty pink flowers that bloom in the summer. This plant loves sandy places and can often be found near beaches.
Habitat: Coastal areas
Appearance
The Red Sand Spurrey is a low-growing plant with slender, reddish stems spreading close to the ground. It has small, narrow, somewhat fleshy leaves and bears tiny, star-shaped flowers that are typically pink or purplish-pink, sometimes white.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderCaryophyllalesFamilyCaryophyllaceaeGenusSpergularia
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Even though it loves sand, you can sometimes find it growing in cracks on city pavements!
Its seeds are so small, you'd need hundreds to fill a thimble!
The name "spurrey" comes from an old word meaning "to scatter," perhaps for its spreading growth!
This tiny plant can sprout quickly after rain, making it a pioneer in barren landscapes!
Special abilities
Ability
Tough Soil Sprout
Red Sand Spurrey can grow in very poor, sandy, or disturbed soils that other plants avoid, helping it survive in harsh places.
Ability
Drought Dodger Roots
Its roots are excellent at finding and holding onto moisture in dry, sandy ground, making it tough in sunny, arid spots.
Ability
Salt Survivor
Red Sand Spurrey can tolerate salty soils and coastal air, thriving where ocean spray might harm other plants.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 5-20 cm
- Spread
- 5-30 cm
- Flower Size
- 0.5-1 cm
- Bloom Season
- Spring to Autumn
- Edible
- Yes
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Annual
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
Visits flowers for nectar and pollen.
eaten by
European Rabbit
Oryctolagus cuniculus
Graze on the leaves and stems of the plant.
eats
Eurasian Linnet
Linaria cannabina
Feeds on the small, abundant seeds.
Traits
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Summer Blooming
Summer blooming plants produce their flowers during the summer season, often providing vibrant color when many other plants have finished.
Salt Tolerant
Salt tolerant plants can withstand and grow in conditions with elevated salinity levels in the soil or water.
Drought Tolerant
Drought-tolerant plants can survive and flourish in conditions with limited water availability.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Coastal
Coastal habitats are dynamic environments located along the interface between land and sea, influenced by tides, waves, and saltwater.
Keystone Species
Describes a species whose presence and role have a disproportionately large effect on its environment.
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always look but don't touch plants unless you know they are safe.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Red Sand Spurrey?
5-20 cm
How wide does Red Sand Spurrey spread?
5-30 cm
How big are the flowers on Red Sand Spurrey?
0.5-1 cm
When does Red Sand Spurrey bloom?
Spring to Autumn
Is Red Sand Spurrey edible?
Yes
Is Red Sand Spurrey toxic?
None
What is Red Sand Spurrey's lifecycle?
Annual
How is Red Sand Spurrey pollinated?
Insect
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