Swamp pennywort

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Centella cordifolia

Swamp pennywort, a reference photo
Photo: Zolabc · CC BY-SA 4.0 (licence)

Centella cordifolia, commonly known as swamp pennywort or arthritis herb, is a trailing perennial herb native to Australia. The species is common in preferred local environments. It potentially has medicinal purposes and indigenous cultural significance. C. cordifolia can be sourced commercially at Australian plant nurseries.

From Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Swamp pennywort being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

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Classification

Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Order
Apiales
Family
Apiaceae
Species
Centella cordifolia

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