Hypochoeris scorzonerae

Description

Hypochoeris scorzonerae is a PERENNIAL. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees, flies. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.

Edible Uses

Root. No more details are given.

Medicinal Uses

Diuretic. The root is diuretic.

Distribution

S. America - Chile.

Where It Grows

Coming Soon

Cultivation

We have almost no information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in this country, nor do we know its cultivation needs.

Propagation

Seed - sow spring in a cold frame and only just cover the seed. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer.

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