Boerhavia repens (Alena) - Image 1

Botanical name: Boerhavia repens

Common name: Alena

Family: Nyctaginaceae

Groundcover and low-growing 2ft plantSmall plant 2-5 ftFull sunModerate waterPink flowersEdible plantEthnomedical plant.
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