-Plants (Kingdom Plantae)

-Vascular Plants (Phylum Tracheophyta)

-Flowering Plants (Subphylum Angiospermae)

-Dicots (Class Magnoliopsida)

-Pinks, Cactuses, and Allies (Order Caryophyllales)

-Carpetweed Family (Family Molluginaceae)

-Carpetweeds (Genus Mollugo)

-Green Carpetweed (Mollugo verticillata)

Mollugo verticillata, also known as green carpetweed, is a small annual plant native to the Americas. It is commonly found in open, sunny areas, particularly in grasslands, yards, and roadsides. Its range extends from the United States to southern South America. This plant has several traditional medicinal uses, including the treatment of stomachaches, fevers, and skin irritations. It is a low-growing plant with small, succulent-like leaves and white, star-like flowers.