Thrumwort
Damasonium alisma
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Basic Information
Family: Alismataceae
Genus: damasonium
Plant ID (slug): damasonium-alisma
Numeric ID: 484
USDA Hardiness: 6-9
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Damasonium alisma is a ANNUAL/PERENNIAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7. It is in flower from June to August. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers wet soil and can grow in water.
Distribution
Central and southern Europe, from Britain and France to Italy and S. Russia, south to N. Africa.
Habitats
Pond; Bog Garden;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Root Edible Uses: Root[177]. No further details are given.
Medicinal Uses
None known
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Damasonium alisma Thrumwort PFAF Plant Database
Meta Description: Damasonium alisma is a ANNUAL/PERENNIAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7. It is in flower from June to August. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers wet soil and can grow in water.