Lesser meadow-rue

Thalictrum collinum

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Basic Information

Family: Ranunculaceae

Genus: thalictrum

Plant ID (slug): thalictrum-collinum

Numeric ID: 24515

USDA Hardiness: Coming soon

Ratings

Physical Characteristics

Thalictrum collinum is a PERENNIAL. 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

Europe.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Dappled Shade; Shady Edge;

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal Uses

Antiscrophulatic Diuretic Stomachic Vulnerary Antiscrophulatic, diuretic, stomachic, vulnerary[61].

Known Hazards

Although no records of toxicity have been found for this plant, it belongs to a family that includes many poisonous plants so some caution is advised.