Oenanthe peucidanifolia
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Basic Information
Family: Apiaceae or Umbelliferae
Genus: oenanthe
Plant ID (slug): oenanthe-peucidanifolia
Numeric ID: 21965
USDA Hardiness: Coming soon
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Physical Characteristics
Oenanthe peucidanifolia is a PERENNIAL growing to 1 m (3ft 3in). It is in flower from June to August. 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 cannot grow in the shade. It prefers wet soil.
Distribution
Europe to W. Asia.
Habitats
Bog Garden;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Root Edible Uses: Root[105]. The fleshy tubercles have occasionally been eaten[2, 177]. Some caution is advised, see the notes above on toxicity.
Medicinal Uses
None known
Known Hazards
Although no specific mention of toxicity has been seen for this species, it belongs to a genus that contains a number of very poisonous plants and so some caution is advised[K]. It is said to contain the alleged 'psychotroph' myristicine[218].
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Additional Information
Title: Oenanthe peucidanifolia
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