Gypsophila vaccaria is a species of flowering plant in the family Caryophyllaceae. It is native from Portugal and Morocco to the Himalayas, and has been introduced into temperate areas worldwide.[1] Among its many synonyms is Vaccaria hispanica, which was the only species placed in the genus Vaccaria. It is known by several common names including cowherb, cowcockle,[2] cow basil, cow soapwort, and prairie carnation. It is an annual herb with blue-gray, waxy herbage and pale pink flowers.
The seeds of the species are used in Chinese medicine.[3]
References
- ^ a b c "Gypsophila vaccaria (L.) Sm." Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 2024-01-02.
- ^ Flora of North America
- ^ Chinese Herbal Medicine Materia Medica, 3rd edition. Dan Bensky, Steven Clavey, Erich Stöger, et al. 2004. Eastland Press.
External links
- Jepson Manual Treatment
- USDA Plants Profile
- "Gypsophila vaccaria". Germplasm Resources Information Network. Agricultural Research Service, United States Department of Agriculture.
- Washington Burke Museum
- Flora of Western Australia Archived 2011-03-20 at the Wayback Machine
- Cal Photos - Vaccaria hispanica
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