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Wild Edible Plant

Silene Vulgaris



Nomenclature

Family: Caryophyllaceae
English Common Name: Bladder campion, maiden's tears, rattleweed
Arabic Name: دوينة

Locations

  • Arable land, roadsides, grassy slopes etc, avoiding acid soils.
  • Cannot grow in the shade and requires moist soil.
  • Europe to Mideast.

 

Indigenous Knowledge

  • Beneficial for fortifying blood.

 

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