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Herniaria glabra Rupture wort (1 Page of 5) The Herniaria glabra plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Caryophyllaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Rupture wort. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Herniaria glabra Common Name: Rupture wort Family: Caryophyllaceae Author: L. Known Hazards: None known Mature Height: 0.02 Mature Width: 0.3 Habitat: Dry sandy areas[9].
General Uses: A good ground cover plant, allowing spring bulbs to grow through it[200].
An aqueous extract of the plant is a hand cleanser, making the skin soft and supple[240].
For further Herniaria glabra gardening information click on one of the blue links below Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses
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