Cowherb

Gypsophila vaccaria

"Gypsophila vaccaria" is a species of flowering plant in the family Caryophyllaceae. It is native from Portugal and Morocco to the Himalayas, and has been introduced into temperate areas worldwide. Among its many synonyms is "Vaccaria hispanica", which was the only species placed in the genus "Vaccaria".
Gypsophila vaccaria previously: Vaccaria hispanica Geotagged,Gypsophila vaccaria,Israel,Spring

Naming

It is known by several common names including cowherb, cowcockle, cow basil, cow soapwort, and prairie carnation. It is an annual herb with blue-gray, waxy herbage and pale pink flowers.

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Taxonomy
KingdomPlantae
DivisionAngiosperms
ClassEudicots
OrderCaryophyllales
FamilyCaryophyllaceae
GenusGypsophila
SpeciesG. vaccaria
Photographed in
Israel