Herniaria hirsuta subsp. cinerea

Family: Caryophyllaceae

What it is like

A herb. It grows each year from seed. It is yellowish green and lies along the ground. The leaves are opposite and do not have leaf stalks. The leaves are 4-10 mm long by 1.5-2 mm wide.

Where it is found

It is a Mediterranean climate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Europe, Mediterranean, Morocco, North Africa, Pakistan, Spain

How it is used for food

The roots are dried and used as a spice. The leaves are used with tea.

Edible parts

Roots - spice, leaves - tea

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Arenaria, Hrrast lahjar

Synonyms

Herniaria cinerea DC.; Herniaria diandra Bunge;