Sagina — 2 species
Botanical species in the genus Sagina recorded in the PlantPeers database.
EdibleMedicinal
Sagina japonica
Sagina japonica
Family: Caryophyllaceae
Cultivation
We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it should succeed outdoors in many parts of the country.
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Medicinal
Sagina maxima
Sagina maxima
Family: Caryophyllaceae
Cultivation
We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it should succeed outdoors in many parts of the country. One report says that it is no more than a synonym for S. japonica. It quite possible resists maritime exposure.
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