Flower id please

[earthgraham]

I though this was chickweed at first but now think it might be a sandwort?Any help please.

[Milner_Ecology]

I'd say it was Thyme-leaved Sandwort Arenaria serpyllifolia but the photo doesn't show quite enough detail to be certain. Where did you find it?

[Dorts]

Yes, I agree with Milner Ecology, Thyme-leaved Sandwort. Quite a variable species depending on its habitat; often low and straggly on dry chalky and sandy ground; flower-clusters are often much denser and upright when growing near the sea
Dorts.

[earthgraham]

Thanks for reply,I found at Ivinghoe Beacon Chiltern Hills.Did't put it on earlier because of the quality.

[earthgraham]

The reason I wanted to know the differenc was when I was younger my Dad use to ask me to get Chickweed for his budgies,obviously I use to get the rong plant.As my Dad is sadly not with us now it looks like got away with it.

[alindsay]

... I found a similar plant in the same location and thought Sandwort, but would be grateful for a more exact definition - see photo

[Dorts]

Yes Alison, that too is Thyme-leaved Sandwort. Oval, pointed leaves clasping the straggly stems; sepals as long, or longer than the petals.
Dorts.

[alindsay]

Thanks Earthgraham for this thread & Dorts for the knowledge.