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An uncommon perennial weed of dry sandy heath soils, so it is limited to these few conditions in the UK. The weed typically produces a circular, low growing mat, is not creeping, but does have hairy stems. It flowers from June to August, having a small white 5-petaled flower. Its scientific name is Sagina subulata.