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Herniaria polygama

Herniaria polygama J.Gay
Herniaria polygama
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Herniaria polygama is a species in the Caryophyllaceae family, native to regions including Sweden, Poland, Russia, Ukraine, and parts of Asia such as Mongolia and Xinjiang. It was first described in 1847 by J.Gay.

Description

Herniaria polygama belongs to the Caryophyllaceae family, commonly known as carnation or carnation family. This species is distributed across several European and Asian regions, including Sweden, Poland, Belarus, Russia (Central and East European parts), Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Xinjiang, and other areas. The species was first published in 1847 by the botanist J.Gay. It is part of the Herniaria genus, which is characterized by small, low-growing plants typically found in dry or rocky habitats. The Caryophyllaceae family includes a wide range of herbaceous plants, many of which are adapted to temperate and arid environments.

Distribution

Sweden · SE · PL · NO · Altay · Belarus · Central European Rus · East European Russia · Kazakhstan · Krasnoyarsk · Mongolia · North Caucasus · Poland · South European Russi · Tuva · Ukraine · Xinjiang

Synonyms

Herniaria odorata

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