Spergularia species - Sea
Spurrey
The Sea Spurreys - and there are several
very similar species - prefer dry sandy soils and plenty of sunshine. They are members of
the Pinks family, as indeed are the campions.
If you walk along the coastal paths of West Wales you will see plenty of
these pretty summer flowers. They also grow in dry stone walls in some parts of Wales.
The Sea Spurrey in this picture was found on the Pembrokeshire Coastal
path near Ceibwr Bay.
Wildflowers of Wales
This wildflower is one of many dozens that are featured in the First Nature Guide to the
Wonderful Wildflowers of Wales, Volume 2 - Seashores and Coastal Cliffs.
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