41. Romerillo (Spergularia fimbriata Boiss. & Reut.)

Native to Canary Islands

Caryophyllaceae – spergularia

Flowers all year

Small branching plant, up to 20cm tall with a woody base, with long thin leaves (presented similar to rosemary plant) and small flowers of 5 purple-lilac petals on ascending branches. Its perminent presence means it was used traditionally as an animal feed when other grasses were too dry.

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