Lie Dang

Orobanche ammophyla

Physical Characteristics

Orobanche ammophyla is a BIENNIAL growing to 0.4 m (1ft 4in). The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in full shade (deep woodland) semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

E. Asia - China.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Dappled Shade; Shady Edge; not Deep Shade;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Leaves Root Edible Uses: Young plant - raw or cooked[178]. Root - raw or cooked[178].

Medicinal Uses

Aphrodisiac Kidney Laxative Tonic The plant is aphrodisiac and tonic[178]. The whole plant is used medicinally for invigorating the kidneys and strengthening yang, relaxing the bowels, strengthening bones and muscles[266].

Known Hazards

None known