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spergula

/ˈspɜːr.ɡjʊ.lə/

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noun

/ˈspɜːr.ɡjʊ.lə/formalscientific
  • ruНебольшой род однолетних трав Старого Света, широко известных как торица.

A small genus of Old World annual herbs, commonly known as corn spurry.

proper noun

  1. Genus of flowering plantsC2formal

    A small genus of Old World annual herbs, commonly known as spurries, belonging to the family Caryophyllaceae.

    ruТорица

    • Spergula species are often found in sandy soils across Europe and Asia.
    • The most well-known species is Spergula arvensis, or corn spurry.
    • Botanists classify Spergula within the carnation family.