Squinancywort

Asperula cynanchica

''Asperula cynanchica'', the 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.
Squinancywort A very short, pretty flower on this nature reserve Asperula cynanchica,Cumbria,Hutton Roof Reserve,Squinancywort

Appearance

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.
Squinancywort with a little wild thyme A tussock of this pretty, short plant Asperula cynanchica,Cumbria,Hutton Roof Reserve,Squinancywort

Naming

In Sweden, the roots have been used as a red dying agent.

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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Taxonomy
KingdomPlantae
DivisionAngiosperms
ClassEudicots
OrderGentianales
FamilyRubiaceae
GenusAsperula
SpeciesA. cynanchica
Photographed in
United Kingdom