47 (43) Low, weedy, much branched annuals with awl-shaped or linear leaves 48 



47 (43) Larger erect plants with clasping linear stem leaves; 

 flowers in few clusters at tip of branches, petals ro- 

 seate; plants of upland border of marsh and dunes. 



Dianthus armeria, 



Deptford Pink 



Figure 50. — Stem and clasping 

 leaves Xl- 



Figure 51. — Stem 

 and leaves X3. 



48 (47) Leaves broad based tapering to a fine point (awl- 

 shaped), to 1 cm long, no stipules; flowers greenish, 

 sessile in fork of leaves ; on waste places, roadsides, 



beaches Scleranthus annuus, 



Knawel 



48 (47) Leaves filiform from base to tip, mostly longer 

 than 1 cm, large triangular stipules present; 

 flowers on pedicels to 10 mm long, from axils of 



leaves Spergularia marina, 



Sand Spurrey (S. rubra may also be found) 



Figrure 52. — Stems 

 and leaves X2. 



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