Arenaria serpyllifolia, commonly known as thyme-leaf sandwort or thyme-leaved sandwort, is an annual or biennial flowering plant in the pink and carnation family Caryophyllaceae that can be found from Nepal to Pakistan. It also has a wide distribution in the United Kingdom and southern Poland. It was introduced to Chile. The species is widespread in China.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Thyme-leaved Sandwort 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
- Caryophyllales
- Family
- Caryophyllaceae
- Genus
- Arenaria
- Species
- Arenaria serpyllifolia
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