Scandix grandiflora
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Summary
A perennial herb. Hermaphrodite. Grows in light sandy, medium loamy, and heavy clay soils across mildly acidic to mildly alkaline pH ranges. Can grow in semi-shade or full sun. Prefers moist soil.
Description
A perennial herb. Hermaphrodite. Grows in light sandy, medium loamy, and heavy clay soils across mildly acidic to mildly alkaline pH ranges. Can grow in semi-shade or full sun. Prefers moist soil.
Edible Uses
Leaves are eaten raw and are highly esteemed.
Traditional Uses
The leaves are eaten in salads.
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Medicinal Uses
None known
Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Europe, Mediterranean, Turkey, Türkiye,
Cultivation
Closely related to S. australe, and considered to be no more than a sub-species by some authorities.
Propagation
Sow seed.
Other Uses
None known
References (2)
- Hedrick, U.P., 1919, (Ed.), Sturtevant's edible plants of the world. p 596
- Plants for a Future database, The Field, Penpol, Lostwithiel, Cornwall, PL22 0NG, UK. http://www.scs.leeds.ac.uk/pfaf/
