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Summary
Physical Characteristics
Collinsonia canadensis is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.8 m (2ft 7in) by 0.4 m (1ft 4in).
See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 4. It is in flower in August. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects.
Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland). It prefers moist or wet soil.
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Synonyms
Collinsonia cuneata. Collinsonia decussata. Collinsonia ovalis. Pleuradenia praecox.
Habitats
Woodland Garden Dappled Shade; Shady Edge; Bog Garden;
Edible Uses
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Medicinal Uses
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Alterative Antispasmodic Diaphoretic Diuretic Sedative Tonic Urinary Vasodilator
Vulnerary
The whole plant, but especially the fresh root, is alterative, antispasmodic, diaphoretic, diuretic, sedative, tonic, vasodilator and vulnerary[4, 21, 46, 102, 165]. A tea made from the roots is strongly diuretic, it is valuable in the treatment of all complaints of the urinary system and the rectum and is used in the treatment of piles, indigestion, diarrhoea, kidney complaints etc[4, 222]. It has proved of benefit in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome, mucous colitis and varicose veins[254]. The root is seldom used on its own but is contained in remedies with other herbs, especially Aphanes arvensis, Eupatorium purpureum and Hydrangea arborescens[238]. The roots contain more than 13,000 parts per million of rosmarinic acid, the same anti-oxidant that is found in rosemary[222]. The fresh leaves are strongly emetic[222]. Some caution is advised, see notes above on toxicity[222]. A poultice of the leaves or roots is applied to burns, bruises, sores, sprains etc[4, 222, 254].
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Other Uses
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Cultivation details
Prefers a sandy peat in a moist situation but it is easily grown in ordinary garden soils[1] so long as they are not dry[200]. Prefers dappled shade[200]. The whole plant has a strong disagreeable odour and a pungent spicy taste[4]. Another report says that the foliage is strongly aromatic, with a lemon scent[238].
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Propagation
Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe in a cold frame. The seed can also be sown in the spring, though it might be slower to germinate. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots when they are large enough to handle and grow them on in light shade in a greenhouse or cold frame. Plant them out in spring or early summer of their second year. Division in spring[1].
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Weed Potential
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Conservation Status
IUCN Red List of Threatened Plants Status :
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.
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