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Cynanchica pyrenaica

Species of plant From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Cynanchica pyrenaica
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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.

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In Sweden, the roots have been used as a red dyeing agent.[1]

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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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