Carpet-Weed

Mollugo verticillata belongs to the family Molluginaceae and is characterized by its low-growing, circular mat that can spread over other vegetation. It is found in regions such as British Columbia, Ontario, Quebec, and several European countries including Belgium, France, and the Netherlands. Though often considered an invasive weed, it has historical and culinary significance. The species was first described by Linnaeus in 1753. It is a common plant in disturbed habitats across much of the United States and parts of Canada. Typification of the species has been discussed in botanical literature, with notes on the lack of an effective type designation from the original material.