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Carl Farmer |
Common on bare disturbed soil, around farm buildings and as a garden weed. Flower diameter c 4-7 mm Skye ID: Whorled effect of narrow linear leaves makes plant instantly recognisable whether in flower or not. Hanging effect of multiple fruit capsules (pic below) is also unique. Other features: Annual. Leaves fleshy but very narrow, not like Sea Spurreys, channelled beneath. Stem and leaves covered with sticky hairs. |
