Description
Schlotheimia vittii (also called Schlotheimia, among many other common names) is a small, perennial, evergreen herbaceous plant with a creeping habit. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, sunny habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Schlotheimia vittii is used as a food source and for its medicinal properties. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, headache, and sore throat.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Schlotheimia vittii is a small, yellowish-green, cup-shaped structure. The seed is a small, dark brown, globose capsule. The seedlings are small, yellowish-green, with a single leaf and a short stem.