Peucedanum terebinthaceum
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Basic Information
Family: Apiaceae or Umbelliferae
Genus: peucedanum
Plant ID (slug): peucedanum-terebinthaceum
Numeric ID: 25027
USDA Hardiness: Coming soon
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Physical Characteristics
Peucedanum terebinthaceum is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.6 m (2ft). It is in flower from July to September, and the seeds ripen from September to October. 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 semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.
Distribution
E. Asia - China, Japan, Siberia.
Habitats
Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Dappled Shade;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Leaves Edible Uses: Leaves - cooked[177].
Medicinal Uses
None known
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 terebinthaceum
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