Peucedanum cervaria
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Basic Information
Family: Apiaceae or Umbelliferae
Genus: peucedanum
Plant ID (slug): peucedanum-cervaria
Numeric ID: 25022
USDA Hardiness: 5-9
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Physical Characteristics
Peucedanum cervaria is a PERENNIAL growing to 1.5 m (5ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. 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 moist soil.
Distribution
C. and S. Europe.
Habitats
Cultivated Beds;
Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic Emmenagogue Febrifuge Stomachic Diuretic, emmenagogue, febrifuge, stomachic[61].
Known Hazards
Although no mention of toxicity has been seen for this species, skin contact with the sap of a number of members in this genus is said to cause photo-sensitivity and/or dermatitis in some people[65, 218]. They are also said to contain the alleged 'psychotroph' myristicine[218].
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Additional Information
Title: Peucedanum cervaria
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