Species
Herniaria hirsuta
Etymology
Herniaria: From the Latin hernia 'rupture' for which this plant is an alleged remedy.
Authority
Herniaria hirsuta L.
Family
Caryophyllaceae
Flora Category
Vascular - Exotic
Structural Class
Dicotyledonous Herbs other than Composites
Flower Colours
Green,Yellow
Year Naturalised
1906
Origin
Eurasia, N. Africa
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