Cynanchica pyrenaica explained
Cynanchica pyrenaica, commonly known as squinancywort or squincywort, is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. Its common name is derived from its former use as a medicinal herb to cure quinsy. It is native to much of southern and central Europe from Spain and Ireland to Russia.
In Sweden, the roots have been used as a red dyeing agent.[1]
Description and habitat
It is a perennial plant and grows in short grassland or sand dunes on calcareous soils. The flowers are small and can be either pink or white.
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Notes and References
- Book: [{{Google books|njlOAAAAYAAJ&pg|A new and complete dictionary of arts and sciences: including the latest improvement and discovery and the present states of every branch of human knowledge, Volume 1 |page=|plainurl=yes}} A new and complete dictionary of arts and sciences: including the latest improvement and discovery and the present states of every branch of human knowledge, Volume 1 ]. 32 (As section).
