Korean Pasque Flower

Pulsatilla koreana

Physical Characteristics

Pulsatilla koreana is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft). It is in flower in May. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils and can grow in very alkaline soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

E. Asia - Korea.

Habitats

Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal Uses

Anthelmintic Antibacterial Antiinflammatory Cardiac Contraceptive Dysentery The root contains several medicaly active constituents including saponins and anemonin. Anemonin has been shown to have both cardiotoxic and cardiotonic properties. The root is antiinflammatory and antiparasitic. It is used in Korea in the treatment of leucorrhoea, dysentery, scrofula and also as a contraceptive.

Known Hazards

Although no mention has been seen for this species, at least one member of the genus is slightly toxic, the toxins being dissipated by heat or by drying the plant[65].