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. It is known by several common names including cowherb, cowcockle,Flora of North America cow basil, cow soapwort, and prairie carnation. It is an annual herb with blue-gray, waxy herbage and pale pink flowers.
The seeds of the species are used in Chinese medicine.Chinese Herbal Medicine Materia Medica, 3rd edition. Dan Bensky, Steven Clavey, Erich Stöger, et al. 2004. Eastland Press.
References
External links Jepson Manual Treatment USDA Plants Profile
Washington Burke Museum Flora of Western Australia Cal Photos - Vaccaria hispanica