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Summary

Physical Characteristics

Cynoglossum is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.8 m (2ft 7in).
See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 8. It is in flower from April to May. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects.
Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. 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.

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Synonyms

Plant Habitats

Edible Uses

Root - cooked[105, 161, 257].

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Medicinal Uses

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The grated root has been used as a dressing on inflamed burns and scalds[257]. The root has been used in the treatment of stomach aches and venereal diseases[257].

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Other Uses

None known

Special Uses

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Cultivation details

Prefers a deep fertile well-drained but moisture retentive soil[200]. Succeeds in well-drained ordinary garden soil[1]. Tolerates light dappled shade[200]. This species is not hardy in the colder areas of the country, it tolerates temperatures down to between -5 and -10°c[200].

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Plant Propagation

Seed - sow autumn, late winter or spring in a greenhouse. The seed usually germinates within 1 - 3 weeks at 20°c. Plant out in mid spring or in the autumn[164]. The seed is best sown in situ according to another report[1].

Other Names

If available other names are mentioned here

Native Range

NORTHERN AMERICA: Canada (British Columbia), United States (Oregon, Washington, California)

Weed Potential

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Conservation Status

IUCN Red List of Threatened Plants Status :

Related Plants

Latin Name	Common Name	Habit	Height	Hardiness	Growth	Soil	Shade	Moisture	Edible	Medicinal	Other
Cynoglossum grande	Pacific Hound's Tongue	Perennial	0.8	7-10		LMH	SN	M	1	1
Cynoglossum officinale	Hound's Tongue, Gypsyflower	Biennial/Perennial	0.8	5-9		LM	N	M	1	2	2

Growth: S = slow M = medium F = fast. Soil: L = light (sandy) M = medium H = heavy (clay). pH: A = acid N = neutral B = basic (alkaline). Shade: F = full shade S = semi-shade N = no shade. Moisture: D = dry M = Moist We = wet Wa = water.

Cynoglossum - Douglas.