Azorella filamentosa
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Summary
Source: WikipediaAzorella filamentosa is a species of flowering plant in the genus Azorella existing in Chile and the Falkland Islands.
Description
A herb. It grows 10 cm tall. It keeps growing from year to year. The leaves are 3-8 mm long by 1-3 mm wide. They are rolled at the edges and hard. There are 3-10 flowers in a group. The fruit is 2mm long by 1 mm wide.
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Root Edible Uses: Root - raw or cooked.
Medicinal Uses
None known
Distribution
It is a temperate plant. In Argentina it grows from sea level to 900 m above sea level.
Where It Grows
Argentina, Chile, Falkland Islands, South America,
Cultivation
We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it should succeed outdoors in many parts of this country. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. Requires a position in full sun in a well-drained gritty soil.
Propagation
Seed - we have no details for this species but suggest sowing the seed in late winter in a cold frame. Grow on for at least the first winter in a greenhouse or frame and plant out in late spring. Division.
Other Uses
None known Special Uses
Notes
There are about 70 Azorella species.
References (2)
- Leon-Lobos, P., et al, 2022, Patterns of Traditional and Modern Uses of Wild Edible Native Plants of Chile: Challenges and Future Perspectives. Plants (Basel) v 11 (6) Table S1
- Plants for a Future database, The Field, Penpol, Lostwithiel, Cornwall, PL22 0NG, UK. http://www.scs.leeds.ac.uk/pfaf/
