So Beautiful Rabelera Flower
Overview & Taxonomy
Scientific Classification:Rabelera holostea belongs to the carnation family, Caryophyllaceae, and is currently the only species within the genus Rabelera
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Taxonomic History:Previously classified as Stellaria holostea, this species was reclassified into the new genus Rabelera in 2019, following detailed phylogenetic studies
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Etymology:The genus name Rabelera honors botanist Richard Kevin Rabeler
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The species name holostea derives from Greek “holosteon,” meaning “entire bone,” likely referencing the brittle stems
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Appearance & Habitat
Morphology:A slender perennial herb, it features four-angled stems that can break quite easily—hence names like "daddy's-shirt-buttons" and "poor-man’s buttonhole"
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Leaves are lanceolate, green, hairless, and arranged in opposite decussate pairs. Its small white flowers—few centimeters across—have petals deeply split almost halfway, giving them a star-like appearance
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Distribution & Ecology:Native across much of Western and Central Europe, extending into parts of Western Asia and North Africa
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It thrives in woodlands, forest edges, open fields, and sometimes appears in gardens
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In Switzerland, its flowering spans from April to June
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Uses & Cultural Significance
Common Names:Apart from greater stitchwort, it's also known as greater starwort, addersmeat, star-of-Bethlehem, snapdragon, and wedding cakes—many names inspired by its fragile stems and delicate blossoms
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Herbal Lore:Though celebrated as a remedy for “side stitch” pain during running—which inspired its common name—robust modern clinical evidence is lacking.
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