What is another word for Genus Spergula?
Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈɛnəs spˈɜːɡjʊlə] (IPA) 
Genus Spergula refers to a group of plants commonly known as sand spurs or sandbur. These plants are notorious for their prickly burrs that can be painful to human skin and also cause injury to livestock. The genus belongs to the Caryophyllaceae family and is native to Europe, Asia, and parts of North America. Some synonyms for Genus Spergula include Anegallis, Arenaria, and Moehringia. These are alternative scientific names for the genus that have been used in the past but have been replaced by the current nomenclature. While the name may change, the burrs of these plants remain a persistent nuisance to anyone who comes into contact with them.
