Potentilla discolor

Physical Characteristics

Potentilla discolor is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft). It is in flower from May to September, and the seeds ripen from May to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. The plant is self-fertile. 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. Asia - China, Japan, Korea.

Habitats

Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Root Edible Uses: Root - raw or cooked[105, 177, 179]. It is preferred raw[178].

Medicinal Uses

Aphrodisiac Astringent Depurative Styptic The root is aphrodisiac, astringent, depurative, styptic[147, 178, 218].

Known Hazards

None known