Green Carpetweed (Glinus oppositifolius)
Description
Carpetweed has narrow, whorled leaves, 3-8 at each node. At maturity the plant may lose its characteristic basal rosette formation. Leaves are approximately 1-3 cm in length and possess an obovate shape. Leaf apex may vary from rounded to acute.The plant will grow and sprawl across the soil due to its habit of prostrate growth and form mats.The flowers are usually in clusters of 2-5, blooming from July through September. Flowers are white or greenish white with tiny 5-15 mm stalks. Flowers quickly turn into fruit that is egg shaped and 1.5-4 mm in length. The dehiscent capsule opens at maturity. The seeds are 0.5 mm long and are red to rusty brown in coloration.
Taxonomic tree
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Domain: Eukarya
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Kingdom: Plantae
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Phylum: Magnoliophyta
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Class: Magnoliopsida
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Order: Caryophyllales
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Family: Molluginaceae
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Genus: Glinus
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