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Spergula arvensis
Synonyms:

Common Name(s): Corn spurrey
Family: Caryophyllaceae
Growth Habit: Annual
Invasiveness: Weed
Growing Days:
Temperature:
Precipitation:
Winter Minimum:
Soil pH: 4.5 to 7.5
Soil Texture/Type: Sandy, lime-free soils
Soil Drainage:
Photoperiod Response:
Light Intensity:
Comments:
Prefers neutral to very acid soils.
Diseases:
Rust
Uses:
Animal Food - forage, Weed - possible seed contam.
Woodiness:

Climate:

Geographical Origin:
Northern Africa, Caucasus, Siberia, Western Asia, Europe
 
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