| Fine-leaved Sandwort | Campion family |
| Minuartia hybrida | Caryophyllaceae |
An uncommon plant, found on dry sandy or stony areas
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| Flower, showing sepals are much longer than petals | Leaves with hairy edge |
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Technical Information
Perennial herb, 5-20cm tall, slender, erect, branched Leaves: Narrow, 3-veined Calyx: 5 white-bordered sepals, much longer than petals Flowers: 5-6mm across, petals white, about half the length of sepals, 10-12 stamens Flowering time: June-July Habitat: Dry sandy or stony areas Distribution: Very local |