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Herniaria scabrida

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Description

A Mediterranean herb in the pink family (Caryophyllaceae) with edible leaves.

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Edible Uses

The leaves are eaten as a vegetable.

Distribution

It is a Mediterranean 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

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