Herniaria hirsuta Hairy rupture wort (Caryophyllaceae)

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Herniaria hirsuta
Hairy rupture wort
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The Herniaria hirsuta plant species is found in Central and Southern Europe to Africa and Asia. Naturalized in Britain. It is a member of the Caryophyllaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Hairy rupture wort.

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Latin Name:  Herniaria hirsuta
Common Name:  Hairy rupture wort
Family:  Caryophyllaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.02   Mature Width:  0.3

Habitat:  Sandy ground[17].

Medicinal Information: The plant is diuretic[240]. It is used in the treatment of sore throats[240]. The plant contains coumarins and saponins, which are toxic, and so it should be used with some caution.

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