%A CUI Da-Lian-, MA Yu-Xin-, HAN Hong %T A New Variety of Spergularia (Caryophyllaceae) from Zhejiang, China %0 Journal Article %D 2012 %J Plant Diversity %R 10.3724/SP.J.1143.2012.11127 %P 155-156 %V 34 %N 2 %U {https://journal.kib.ac.cn/CN/abstract/article_33046.shtml} %8 2012-04-25 %X

Spergularia marina var. cleistogama, a new variety of Caryophyllaceae from Zhejiang Province, China is described and illustrated. It is similar to S.marina var. marina, but differs by having triangularovate stipules, unequally width of sepals, and 0-4 petals, a few of which may change into stamens. It is also characterized by its cleistogamous flowers, pistils with 0.2-0.3mm long gynophores, 5-7 stamens, capsules wrapped with persistent calyxes, and ovate, flat seeds.