Leonurus macranthus

Physical Characteristics

Leonurus macranthus is a PERENNIAL growing to 1 m (3ft 3in). 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 Bees. 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, Korea, Manchuria.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Dappled Shade;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Leaves Shoots Edible Uses: Shoots - cooked[178].

Medicinal Uses

Blood tonic Tonic Women's complaints The plant is a blood tonic and is used in the treatment of women's complaints, especially post-partum difficulties[178].

Known Hazards

None known