Myricaria elegans
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Basic Information
Family: Tamaricaceae
Genus: myricaria
Plant ID (slug): myricaria-elegans
Numeric ID: 23976
USDA Hardiness: Coming soon
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Myricaria elegans is a deciduous Shrub growing to 3.5 m (11ft 6in). 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 and can grow in very alkaline soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.
Distribution
E. Asia - W. Himalayas, Tibet.
Habitats
Woodland Garden Sunny Edge;
Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal Uses
Poultice The leaves are used externally as a poultice on bruises[240].
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Myricaria elegans