Sagina subulata - heath pearlwort
Sagina subulata (heath pearlwort, Irish-moss, awl-leaf pearlwort or Scottish moss) found growing on sandy soil at Sinth Common Hayling Island Hampshire. 1. Capsule (x7), 2. Seed (x40), 3. Stem (x4), 4. Plant which is densely tufted, showing flowers and capsules, leaves and rosette of leaves. 5. Leaf and node (x7), 6. Flower - stamens five (x9). Butcher and Strudwick No 88, Dandy 136/9
Picture No
12689452
Media ID
47511109
Size
2341px x 3000px
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Credit
© Medici / Mary Evans
Source
Watercolour illustration by Barbara Everard (1910-1989)
Date
1957
