New York Metropolitan Flora

Sagina japonica (Sw.) Ohwi - Japanese Pearlwort

Non-native , Occasional

By Science Staff

Not peer reviewed

Last Modified 05/06/2013

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Sagina japonica
This Asian species has been recently introduced into northeastern North America, and often found along roadways; due to its diminutive stature, it might be overlooked, and therefore under-reported/collected.

Common Names

Japanese Pearlwort