Thyme-Leaved Sandwort

Arenaria serpyllifolia

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About Thyme-Leaved Sandwort

Arenaria serpyllifolia, commonly known as thyme-leaf sandwort or thyme-leaved sandwort, is an annual or biennial flowering plant in the pink and carnation family Caryophyllaceae that can be found from Nepal to Pakistan. It also has a wide distribution in the United Kingdom and southern Poland. It was introduced to Chile. The species is widespread in China.

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Plant Details

Scientific name
Arenaria serpyllifolia
Genus
Arenaria
Habit
Herb
Illustration representing the CARYOPHYLLACEAE family
Botanical family

Caryophyllaceae

Pink Family

Thyme-Leaved Sandwort belongs to the Caryophyllaceae family.

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