Adenophora denticulata
Fisch.
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Summary
Source: WikipediaA perennial herb growing to 0.5m tall. Hardy to UK zone 7. Flowers in July with seeds ripening in August. Hermaphroditic, insect-pollinated. Requires full sun and light to medium soils with mildly acid to basic pH; prefers moist conditions.
Description
A perennial herb growing to 0.5m tall. Hardy to UK zone 7. Flowers in July with seeds ripening in August. Hermaphroditic, insect-pollinated. Requires full sun and light to medium soils with mildly acid to basic pH; prefers moist conditions.
Edible Uses
The root is edible and is prepared by cooking. It has a sweet flavour.
Traditional Uses
The root is cooked and eaten.
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Medicinal Uses
None known
Distribution
It grows best in a light rich slightly alkaline soil. It needs a sunny position. It does not like having its roots disturbed.
Where It Grows
Europe,
Cultivation
Plants can be grown from seed. Seeds germinate in 1-3 months at 10°C. They can be transplanted or sown direct. Plants can also be grown from cuttings.
Propagation
Seed is best sown in a cold frame as soon as it is ripe, though spring sowing is also possible. Surface sow 2–3 seeds per pot in spring to avoid the need for transplanting. When transplanted at a very small size, seedlings establish without difficulty. Germination takes 1–3 months at 10°C. Plant out into permanent positions while young. Basal cuttings can be taken in spring. Division in spring is possible but very difficult, as the plant dislikes root disturbance.
Other Uses
None known
Notes
There are about 40 Adenophora species. They are temperate plants.
Synonyms
References (1)
- Plants for a Future database, The Field, Penpol, Lostwithiel, Cornwall, PL22 0NG, UK. http://www.scs.leeds.ac.uk/pfaf/
