Paronychia canariensis

Paronychia canariensis (L.f.) Link is a member of the Caryophyllaceae family, a group of flowering plants that includes carnations and related species. The species was originally described by Linnaeus filius and later formally published under the current scientific name by Link in 1825. It is part of the genus Paronychia, which is characterized by small, often mat-forming plants with tiny flowers. The species is native to the Canary Islands, as suggested by its specific epithet 'canariensis.'