Species
Montia fontana subsp. chondrosperma
Etymology
Montia: Named after the Italian botanist, Giuseppe Monti (1682-1760);
fontana: growing in springs
Common Name(s)
dwarf montia
Family
Montiaceae
Flora Category
Vascular - Exotic
Structural Class
Dicotyledonous Herbs other than Composites
Flower Colours
White
Year Naturalised
1883
Origin
C. and S. Europe
Reason For Introduction
Unknown
This page last updated on 24 Feb 2010