Stellaria graminea L.
Publ. & Syn.L., Sp. Pl.: 422 (1753). Lectotype (UPS): Europe. Herb. Burser XI:111 (Jonsell and Jarvis 1994: 159).
NotesStellaria graminea is a polymorphic and complicated diploid to high polyploid species. It might be possible (Kurtto 2001b) to describe several morphological entities but probably not worth the effort. Autopolyploidy is probable.
Chromosomes(1) 24 26 (2x). - Europe, Russia. - Numerous reports.
(2) 39 39-42 (3x). - Europe (N, W). - At least four reports.
(3) 52 (4x). - Europe, Canada. - Numerous reports.
(4) 104 (8x). - Europe (Sweden). - Lövkvist in Weimarck (1963).
GeographyEuropean - Asian (W): ICE* NOR RUS GRL*.
Distribution N = F     C = **     GW = *     Ic = *     E = S     FN = s     UN = r     SF = **     KP = r     [ key ]
Parent taxonStellaria L.
PAF ID420109
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Panarctic Flora Editor-in-Chief: Reidar Elven (Natural History Museum, University of Oslo)
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