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Drymaria gracilis (Drymaria gracilis)

Description

he Candelilla or Drymaria gracilis is a species of flowering plants , belonging to the family Caryophyllaceae . They are creeping plants that reach a size of 13 to 20 cm in height and with abundant branches. The leaves are kidney-shaped, small and with white flowers.

Taxonomic tree

  • Domain: Eukarya

    • Kingdom: Plantae

      • Phylum: Magnoliophyta

        • Class: Magnoliopsida

          • Order: Caryophyllales

            • Family: Caryophyllaceae

              • Genus: Drymaria