Fumaria vaillantii
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Summary
Source: WikipediaFumaria vaillantii, or earthsmoke, is a species of perennial herb in the family Papaveraceae. They have a self-supporting growth form and simple, broad leaves. Individuals can grow to 28 cm. Fumaria vaillantii originates from Europe.
Description
A herb. It grows 10-30 cm tall. The leaf-segments are not channelled. The flowers are pale pink. The bracts are shorter than the flower-stalks.
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Edible Uses
The whole plant is edible.
Medicinal Uses
It has beneficial effects for the liver.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant. It grows between 600-2,200 m above sea level in Tibet.
Where It Grows
Africa, Albania, Asia, Balkans, China, Europe, France, India, Luxembourg, Mediterranean, North Africa*, North America, Pakistan, Sahara, USA, Tibet,
Notes
There are about 60 Fumaria species. It has also been put in the family Fumariaceae. It has beneficial effects for the liver.
Synonyms
References (4)
- Ambasta, S.P. (Ed.), 2000, The Useful Plants of India. CSIR India. p 228
- Blamey, M and Grey-Wilson, C., 2005, Wild flowers of the Mediterranean. A & C Black London. p 62
- Jardin, C., 1970, List of Foods Used In Africa, FAO Nutrition Information Document Series No 2.p 79
- J. Bot. (Desvaux) 2:358. 1809
