Thalictrum aquilegiifolium

Physical Characteristics

Thalictrum aquilegiifolium is a PERENNIAL growing to 1 m (3ft 3in) by 0.5 m (1ft 8in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. It is in flower from May to July, and the seeds ripen from July to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects, wind. 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 semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

E. and C. Europe to Asia.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Dappled Shade; Shady Edge;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Leaves Root Edible Uses: Root - raw or roasted[22, 46, 61]. Caution is advised, there is one report that suggests that the root is particularly poisonous[13]. Young leaves - cooked[105]. Caution is advised, they are possibly poisonous.

Medicinal Uses

Cytostatic Cytostatic[65].

Known Hazards

The whole plant is poisonous, particularly the root[13].