Veratrum maackii parviflorum

Physical Characteristics

Veratrum maackii parviflorum is a PERENNIAL growing to 1 m (3ft 3in). It is in flower from July to August. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees, flies, Lepidoptera (Moths & Butterflies). 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.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Dappled Shade; Shady Edge;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Leaves Edible Uses: According to one report the whole plant is edible[105]. This report should be viewed with extreme scepticism, the plant is likely to be very poisonous[K].

Medicinal Uses

Analgesic Emetic Expectorant Vermifuge The root is emetic, expectorant and vermifuge[218]. It is used in Korea in the treatment of mucosal irritation, nausea and vomiting[279]. The whole plant is analgesic[218].

Known Hazards

All parts of the plant are highly poisonous[1].