35. Rascapintina (Fagonia cretica L.)

Native to Canary Islands

Zygophyllaceae – fagonia

Flowers all year 

Fine, branching plant that lays close to the ground or attached to other plants, with pairs of 3 small, oval and hairy leaves attached to stalks, supporting small flowers with 5 magenta petals. In traditional medicine it is used to lower blood sugar levels, and used as fodder for goats and camels.

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