Arenaria (Sturtevant, 1919)
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Arenaria (Sturtevant, 1919) |
Arenaria peploides Linn.
Caryophylleae. SEA CHICKWEED.
North temperate and Arctic regions. In Iceland, the plant is fermented and in that state used as food, like sauerkraut; the plant also forms a wholesome vegetable when boiled5 and is used for a pickle.