Erodium cicutarium bipinnatum
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Basic Information
Family: Geraniaceae
Genus: erodium
Plant ID (slug): erodium-cicutarium-bipinnatum
Numeric ID: 2392
USDA Hardiness: Coming soon
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Erodium cicutarium bipinnatum is a ANNUAL/BIENNIAL. It is in flower from June to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees, beetles, Lepidoptera (Moths & Butterflies). The plant is self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils and can grow in very alkaline soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil. The plant can tolerate maritime exposure.
Distribution
W. Europe to N. Africa.
Habitats
Cultivated Beds;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Leaves Root Edible Uses: Root - tuberous[177]. The following report is for E. cicutarium, but is also likely to be true for this sub-species. Young leaves - raw or cooked as a potherb[2, 62, 84, 85, 183]. Tasty and nutritious[207]. The leaves are added to salads, sandwiches, soups etc[9], they can be used in recipes that call for leaves of beet, plantain, sow thistle or amaranth[183].
Medicinal Uses
None known
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Erodium cicutarium bipinnatum PFAF Plant Database
Meta Description: Erodium cicutarium bipinnatum is a ANNUAL/BIENNIAL. It is in flower from June to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees, beetles, Lepidoptera (Moths & Butterflies). The plant is self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils and can grow in very alkaline soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil. The plant can tolerate maritime exposure.