Corispermum declinatum
Stepj. ex Iljin
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Summary
Annual plant growing to 0.5 m tall. Flowers July to September with seeds ripening during the same period. Hermaphrodite. Tolerates light sandy, medium loamy, and heavy clay soils. Suitable for mildly acid, neutral, or basic pH levels. Grows in semi-shade or full sun and prefers moist soil.
Description
Annual plant growing to 0.5 m tall. Flowers July to September with seeds ripening during the same period. Hermaphrodite. Tolerates light sandy, medium loamy, and heavy clay soils. Suitable for mildly acid, neutral, or basic pH levels. Grows in semi-shade or full sun and prefers moist soil.
Edible Uses
The seed is used as a flavouring in gin.
Medicinal Uses
None known.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, China, Europe, Korea, Mongolia, Russia, Siberia,
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 habitat it is likely to succeed in many parts of the country, particularly the drier areas. It is likely to prefer a well-drained soil and a sunny position.
Propagation
Propagate by seed.
Other Uses
None known.
References (3)
- Brevard County Edible Acres
- www.eFloras.org Flora of China
- World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
