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Fagonia cretica
Is a species of plant in the Zygophyllaceae, the Caltrop family, specifically the fagonbushes. It is found in Alicante Province, Spain and the Balearic Islands. It is a creeping plant and has star-shaped, 5-narrow petal, violet to light violet flowers.
The Manto de la Virgen is a plant of rocky coastlines, especially on Cabrera, Formentera, Ibiza, and Majorca of the islands.
Parque Natural Lagunas de La Mata
Spotted on Apr 6, 2012
Submitted on Apr 19, 2012
2 Comments
Hi Madeline!
I ad no idea you could buy the plant. I saw it in the wild. In Spain there are herbal shops (herboristerias). Perhaps you can ask there, or in pharmacies (but I imagine they willonly have the dry version).
Good luck on your search!
Please, Where can this herb be purchased in the Alicante Region for the use of cancer remission