glabrous rupturewort
Herniaria glabra L.
Herniaria glabra, known as glabrous rupturewort, is a species in the Caryophyllaceae family. It is native to North America and Europe, with a wide distribution that includes regions such as British Columbia, Ontario, Quebec, and various European countries. The plant is characterized by the presence of herniarin, a methoxy analog of umbelliferone.
Description
Herniaria glabra is a member of the Caryophyllaceae family and is commonly referred to as glabrous rupturewort. It is found in multiple regions across North America and Europe. The species was first described in 1753 by L. The plant is notable for containing herniarin, a compound related to umbelliferone. Its distribution spans from British Columbia and the conterminous 48 United States to European countries such as Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Norway, and Sweden.
Other common names
smoother rupture-wortSmooth rupturewortherniary breastwortrupturewortglabrous rupturewortSmooth Rupture-Wortgreen carpetsmooth burstwort
Distribution
British Columbia · Ontario · Quebec · NO · Flanders · Denmark · Finland · Germany · Ireland · Norway · Sweden · SE · DK · JP · CA · conterminous 48 United States · Belgium · Brussels-Capital Region · Flemish Region · Walloon Region · Afghanistan · Albania · Algeria · Altay · Austria · Baltic States · Belarus · Bulgaria · Central European Rus · China South-Central
Synonyms
Herniaria ceretanaHerniaria ceretanicaHerniaria corrigioloidesHerniaria glabra subsp. rotundifoliaHerniaria microcarpaHerniaria rotundifoliaHerniaria vulgarisHerniaria glabra subsp. nebrodensisHerniaria suavisHerniaria glabra f. glaberrima
