moehringia

• Род низкорослых трав, произрастающих в умеренных и арктических регионах северного полушария, обычно известных как песчанки. От рода Arenaria они отличаются главным образом наличием четырёхлепестковых цветков вместо пяти.

A genus of low-growing herbs native to temperate and Arctic regions of the northern hemisphere, commonly known as sandworts. They are distinguished from the genus Arenaria primarily by having four-petaled flowers instead of five.

proper noun

1. A genus of flowering plantsC2formalscientific

   A genus of low-growing herbs in the family Caryophyllaceae, widely distributed in temperate and Arctic regions of the northern hemisphere. They are commonly known as sandworts and are distinguished from the genus Arenaria mainly by having four-petaled rather than five-petaled flowers.

   Род цветковых растений

   • Moehringia species are often found in rocky or sandy habitats.
   • The botanist identified the plant as Moehringia trinervia.
   • Unlike Arenaria, Moehringia typically has four petals.

   Synonymssandwort