Peucedanum terebinthaceum
Fisch. & Turcz.
Kirumnamul
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Summary
A perennial herb growing to 0.6 m tall. It produces hermaphroditic flowers from July to September, with seeds maturing from September to October. Pollinated by insects and self-fertile, it grows in light, medium, or heavy soils across various pH levels. The plant tolerates semi-shade or full sun and prefers moist soil.
Description
A herb. It grows 30-120 cm tall. The stems are hairy above. The leaves are oval or triangle shaped and twice divided. The flowering head is much branches and with groups 3-10 cm across.
Edible Uses
The leaves are edible when cooked.
Medicinal Uses
None known
Known Hazards
Although no mention of toxicity has been seen for this species, skin contact with the sap of a number of members in this genus is said to cause photo-sensitivity and/or dermatitis in some people. They are also said to contain the alleged 'psychotroph' myristicine.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant. It grows in north China on grassy slopes between 200-1,200 m above sea level.
Where It Grows
Asia, China, Japan, Korea, Russia, Siberia,
Cultivation
We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it should succeed outdoors in most parts of this country. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. An easily grown plant, it succeeds in any moisture-retentive soil in a sunny position. Suitable for group plantings in the wild garden.
Propagation
Sow seed in a cold frame as soon as it is ripe, or in early spring if ripe seed is not available. Prick seedlings into individual pots once large enough to handle and plant out in summer.
Other Uses
None known Special Uses
References (4)
- Hwang, H., et al, 2013, A Study on the Flora of 15 Islands in the Western Sea of Jeollanamdo Province, Korea. Journal of Asia-Pacific Biodiversity Vol. 6, No. 2 281-310
- Hwang, HS, et al, 2014, Distribution characteristics of plant in the Ungseokbong Mountain, Gyeongsangnam-do, Korea. Journal of Asia-Pacific Biodiversity. 7(2014) e164-e178
- Pemberton, R. W. & Lee, N. S., 1996, Wild Food Plants in South Korea: Market Presence, New Crops, and Exports to the United States. Economic Botany, Vol. 50, No. 1, pp. 57-70
- Plants for a Future database, The Field, Penpol, Lostwithiel, Cornwall, PL22 0NG, UK. http://www.scs.leeds.ac.uk/pfaf/
