allseed

Polycarpon tetraphyllum (L.) L. is a member of the Caryophyllaceae family and is commonly known as allseed. It is an annual herb that reaches a height of 15 cm. The plant is typically found in coastal areas, on sandy soils, and in wasteland. It is native to Europe and has been introduced and naturalized in parts of North America, Australia, and other regions. In Britain, it is considered rare, with the exception of the Scilly Isles where it is more commonly found. The species was first published in 1759 and is distributed across several regions, including the Azores, Rapa Nui - Easter Islands, Belgium, France, the Netherlands, and Great Britain.