Question: This plant is growing in a dirt driveway in Kennebunkport, ME. Could this be Arenaria serpyllifolia (thyme-leaved sandwort)?
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This plant is growing in a dirt driveway in Kennebunkport, ME. Could this be Arenaria serpyllifolia (thyme-leaved sandwort)?
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Dear Fecteau23, good afternoon. I can't tell for certain from the photograph, but you appear to have photographed a species of Sagina (pearlwort). Unfortunately, it is very hard to tell which of three species you may have here until they fruit: Sagina decumbens (native), Sagina japonica (non-native), or Sagina maxima (non-native). The fruits and seeds are different amongst these species. It is most likely you have Sagina japonica. Feel free to email me to discuss further (Arthur Haines).
