HEATH PEARLWORT
Sagina Subulata
Carnation & Campion Family [Caryophyllaceae] 
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Carnation & Campion Family [Caryophyllaceae]
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| 15th May 2009, Warton crag, Carnforth, Lancs. | Photo: © RWD |
| A matt of Heath Pearlwort on dry bare ground. |
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| 15th May 2009, Warton crag, Carnforth, Lancs. | Photo: © RWD |
| The leaves are short, numerous and linear, similar in shape to pine needles, each tipped with a bristle. |
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| 15th May 2009, Warton crag, Carnforth, Lancs. | Photo: © RWD |
| May flowers are unopened, and like pearls. The stems are sticky and slightly hairy. |
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| 15th May 2009, Warton crag, Carnforth, Lancs. | Photo: © RWD |
| Flowers white with five petals and ten or so stamens splayed out, each tipped with purple pollen. |
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| 15th May 2009, Warton crag, Carnforth, Lancs. | Photo: © RWD |
| The petals are as long, or longer than the sepals. The greenish center has three stigmas. |
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Not to be confused with: Pearly Everlasting [a plant of similar name] Easily confused with : Other Pearlworts.
Hybridises with : Some similarities to : Slight resemblance to : Superficial resemblance to : Lookee-Likees : Uniquely identifiable characteristics Distinguishing Feature : No relation to : Fringed Water-Lily [a plant with similar name] ANY TEXT GOES HERE |
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Carnation & Campion Family [Caryophyllaceae]
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