Annual Pearlwort

An annual weed which does not spread like the perennial procumbent pearlwort and is less dense, but with the very fine grass like leaves. It is more common on dry, worn, bare areas and newly sown surfaces. It flowers from May to August, with just 4 green sepals, no petals. there are two sub-species, with their scientific names being, 1. Sagina apetala sub-species erect, and 2. Sagina apetala sub-species apetala.