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

Edible Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
Medicinal Rating: ☆☆☆☆☆
Other Uses Rating: ☆☆☆☆☆

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.