Silphium laeve
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Basic Information
Family: Asteraceae or Compositae
Genus: silphium
Plant ID (slug): silphium-laeve
Numeric ID: 26375
USDA Hardiness: 4-8
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Silphium laeve is a PERENNIAL. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 4. 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 moist soil.
Distribution
N. America.
Habitats
Cultivated Beds;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Root Edible Uses: Root[2, 4, 105]. No more details are given in the reports.
Medicinal Uses
None known
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Silphium laeve
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