Herniaria glabra
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Herniaria glabra, known as smooth rupturewort, is a plant of the family Caryophyllaceae. Growing in North America and Europe, it is believed to have diuretic properties. It contains herniarin, a methoxy analog of umbelliferone[1]
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External links
- Media related to Herniaria glabra at Wikimedia Commons