Camphorosma monspeliaca

Physical Characteristics

Camphorosma monspeliaca is an evergreen Shrub growing to 0.6 m (2ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 8. It is in leaf all year, in flower in July, and the seeds ripen from August to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils and can grow in very alkaline and saline soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil and can tolerate drought.

Distribution

Southeastern Europe - Mediterranean to Siberia, western and eastern Asia.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Sunny Edge;

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal Uses

Antiasthmatic Diaphoretic Diuretic Emmenagogue Expectorant Stimulant Antiasthmatic, diaphoretic, diuretic, emmenagogue, expectorant, stimulant[61].

Known Hazards

None known