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Paronychia argentea
Paronychia argentea, known in spanish as sanguinaria or nevadilla, is a herbal plant of the family of cariofiláceas; It grows in sandy areas, paths, uncultivated fields , etc. Annual plant that reaches 30 cm high. The stem is glabrous with opposed, eliptic leaves. The flowers appear in lateral and terminal glomerules. The fruit is an achene.
It grows in all the Mediterranean aerea. It lives in dry and uncultivated fields, dunes and road sides. It flowers from winter to summer. Spotted at Parque Nacional de Monfragüe.
It was used, bolied, as diuretic and blood purifier (sanguinaria, from blood in spanish, sangre) and as a poultice to heal wounds. Camera Model: NIKON D300. Exposure Time: 1/60 sec. f/36 ISO Speed Rating: 200. Focal Length: 90.0 mm. Flash fired
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Thanks Leuba,
the leaves are not succulent but they are prepared for our dry climate. They are a bit thick and hard but I would not say succulent
... the leaves look like they are succulent or slightly thick and waxy, am I right ?
interesting little plant- reminds me of the "everlasting flowers" like the Helichrysm from the Compositae family. They can retain their structure and colour indefinitely and grow wild. I believe they are also used in herbal medicine. Interesting information as well, arlanda.