[med. and mod.L. Spergula, of unknown origin.] One or other variety of spurrey.
1882. Garden, 29 April, 297/2. Couch Grass and Spergula are at this season very troublesome.
1884. trans. De Candolle’s Orig. Cultivated Pl., 115. Agriculturists distinguish a taller variety of spergula.
