Historical Common Names of Great Plains Plants:

Sagina decumbens (Ell.) Torr. & Gray

Origin: native

Scientific Synonyms: Spergula decumbens Ell., Spergula eliotii Fenzl.

Common names:

Decumbent pearlwort (1913-1937) (5, 97)

Trailing pearlwort (1942-Present) (4, 50, 155)