1. Loosely matted plant with mosslike foliage studded with tiny starry 4-petaled white blossoms; mountains of central and southern Europe; SYN. Moehringia mucosa.
2. Low-growing chiefly perennial plants usually with small white flowers suitable for e.g. rock gardens.
3. Low-growing herb having clusters of small white-flowers 4-petaled flowers; SYN. Moehringia lateriflora.