Herniaria lusitanica
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Summary
Source: WikipediaHerniaria lusitanica is a species of flowering plant in the family Caryophyllales. It is endemic to the Iberian Peninsula and the Berlengas archipelago.
Description
A herb from the Caryophyllaceae family growing in Mediterranean climates.
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Edible Uses
The leaves are edible.
Distribution
It is a Mediterranean climate plant.
Where It Grows
Europe, Spain,
Also Known As
Arenaria
References (1)
- Blanco-Salas, J., et al, 2019, Wild Plants Potentially Used in Human Food in the Protected Area “Sierra Grande de Hornachos” of Extremadura (Spain). Sustainability 2019, 11, 456
