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Lesser Sea-spurrey

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Lesser sea-spurrey

Enw gwyddonol: Spergularia marina
Traditionally a coastal species, Lesser sea-spurrey has spread inland, taking advantage of the winter-salting of our roads. Its pink-and-white flowers bloom in summer.

Species information

Ystadegau

Height: up to 20cm

Statws cadwraethol

Common.

Pryd i'w gweld

June to September

Ynghylch

Lesser sea-spurrey is a coastal plant, but is frequently found along major roads in England and southern Scotland that have been salted in winter. It can also be found at Pasturefields Saltmarsh - one of only two remaining inland saltmarshes in the UK and a Special Area of Conservation (SAC). Here, it can be seen growing alongside Sea Milkwort and Sea Plantain. It flowers from June to September.

Sut i'w hadnabod

Lesser sea-spurrey has fleshy, cylindrical, green leaves and small, deep pink flowers with white middles. It is a low growing, sprawling plant.

Dosbarthiad

Found mostly in coastal locations around the UK, but does appear in certain inland areas.

Habitats

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The coastal Lesser sea-spurrey not only turns up at inland saltmarshes, but is also at home on the edges of roads that have been treated with salt.

Sut y gall bobl helpu

The Wildlife Trusts manage many coastal nature reserves for the benefit of the wildlife they support. You can help by supporting your local Trust and becoming a member; you'll find out about exciting wildlife news, events on your doorstep and volunteering opportunities, and will be helping local wildlife along the way.