Scleranthus perennis L. is a plant in the Caryophyllaceae family, order Caryophyllales, kingdom Plantae. Not known to be toxic.
Scleranthus perennis L.
Scleranthus perennis is a small perennial herb in Caryophyllaceae, historically the main host of the economically important Polish cochineal.
Insufficient toxicity evidence; avoid direct contact and ingestion.
Scleranthus perennis L., commonly known as perennial knawel, is a perennial herbaceous species belonging to the plant family Caryophyllaceae. This species grows in sandy, dry, acidic soils. It reaches a maximum height of 15 cm, and produces white flowers that measure 2 to 5 mm across. Historically, the plant held economic importance as the main host plant for the Polish cochineal.
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