Wall Pennywort
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Botanical Name |
Umbilicus rupestris |
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Family |
Crassulaceae |
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Other names |
Navel wort, cups and saucers, penny loaves, penny pies, pennywort, milk the cows |
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Habitat |
Walls, dry sandy hedges, rocks, moss on oak trees |
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Description |
Perennial 15-40cm/6-16in tall. Leaves round and fleshy Flowers: small, bell shaped, cream/pale white June-august |
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Part used |
Leaves |
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Actions |
Anodyne, demulcent |
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Skin |
Cuts, chilblains |