Centaurium erythraea Rafn
Centaurium erythraea
Centaurium erythraea is an erect biennial herb that reaches up to half a meter in height. It grows from a small basal rosette and develops a leafy, erect stem that may branch. The triangular leaves are arranged oppositely on the stem, and the inflorescences emerge from the stem and grow parallel to it. Each inflorescence can contain many flowers, which are pinkish-lavender and about a centimeter across with yellow anthers. The fruit is a cylindrical capsule.
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Gentianales
Gentianaceae
Centaurium
Centaurium erythraea contains phenolic acids, including ferulic and sinapic acids, as well as sterols such as brassicasterol and stigmasterol. It also contains secoiridoid glycosides, swertiamarin, and sweroside.
Centaurium erythraea is primarily used in traditional medicine, often prepared as a tisane. It has been known for its medicinal properties and is used to treat various ailments.
June until September
up to half a meter
pinkish-lavender
Fields and roadsides, commonly found in Europe (including Scotland, Sweden, and Mediterranean countries), parts of western Asia, northern Africa, and introduced in North America, New Zealand, and eastern Australia.
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