Species of plant
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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| Cynanchica pyrenaica | |
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| Asperula cynanchica | |
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| Cynanchica pyrenaica subsp. neglecta | |
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| Cynanchica pyrenaica subsp. occidentalis | |
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| Cynanchica pyrenaica subsp. pyrenaica | |
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