Heracleum tuberosum
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Basic Information
Family: Apiaceae or Umbelliferae
Genus: heracleum
Plant ID (slug): heracleum-tuberosum
Numeric ID: 26160
USDA Hardiness: Coming soon
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Physical Characteristics
Heracleum tuberosum is a PERENNIAL. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. The plant is self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in full shade (deep woodland) semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.
Distribution
S. America - Chile.
Habitats
Woodland Garden Dappled Shade; Shady Edge; not Deep Shade;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Root Edible Uses: Root. The yellow root has a pleasant taste[2, 105, 177], it can be 15cm long and 8cm wide[2]. The roots are produced abundantly[2].
Medicinal Uses
None known
Known Hazards
Although no specific mention has been seen for this species, many members of this genus contain furanocoumarins. These have carcinogenic, mutagenic and phototoxic properties[200]. Skin contact with the sap of some members of this genus is said to cause photo-sensitivity and/or dermatitis in some people[218].
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Heracleum tuberosum
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