Cytinus hypocistus - (L.)L.
(L.)L.
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Pedro Antunes da Costa
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troymarike
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Petr Šíma
Description
Cytinus hypocistus is a . The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. 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.
Edible Uses
Young plant - cooked. An asparagus substitute.
Medicinal Uses
DysenteryA decoction of the plant has been used in the treatment of dysentery.
Distribution
S. Europe - Mediterranean.
Where It Grows
Coming Soon
Cultivation
A parasitic plant.
Propagation
Seed -