About Gypsophila vaccaria (L.) Sm.
Scientific Classification
Gypsophila vaccaria (L.) Sm. is a flowering plant species that belongs to the Caryophyllaceae family.
Native Distribution
It is native to the region extending from Portugal and Morocco to the Himalayas, and has been introduced to temperate areas across the globe.
Synonym Information
One of its many synonyms is Vaccaria hispanica, a name previously used when this was the only species classified in the genus Vaccaria.
Common Names
It has several common names: cowherb, cowcockle, cow basil, cow soapwort, and prairie carnation.
Plant Morphology
This species is an annual herb that has blue-gray, waxy above-ground growth and pale pink flowers.
Human Uses
Its seeds are used in Chinese medicine.
