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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

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Cultivation

A parasitic plant.

Propagation

Seed -