Corispermum declinatum

Physical Characteristics

Corispermum declinatum is a ANNUAL growing to 0.5 m (1ft 8in). It is in flower from July to September, and the seeds ripen from July to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). 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 - Northern China, Mongolia, Siberia.

Habitats

Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Edible Uses: Drink The seed is used as a flavouring in gin[266].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known