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Summary
Physical Characteristics
Lallemantia iberica is a ANNUAL/BIENNIAL growing to 0.5 m (1ft 8in).
See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7. It is in flower from July to August, and the seeds ripen from August to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees.
It is noted for attracting wildlife.
Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.
UK Hardiness Map
US Hardiness Map
Synonyms
L. sulphurea. Dracocephalum ibericum.
Plant Habitats
Cultivated Beds;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Leaves Oil Oil Seed
Edible Uses: Oil Oil
Leaves - cooked and used as a potherb[46, 61, 105, 177, 183]. Seed - raw or cooked. It is rich in oil[2]. An edible oil is obtained from the seed[2, 6, 105, 177, 183].
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Medicinal Uses
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None known
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Other Uses
Oil Oil
The seed contains up to 30% of a drying oil[61]. It is used for lighting, as a varnish, in paints and as a lubricant[46, 57, 74]. It is a linseed substitute[114]. Linseed oil has a very wide range of applications including use as a wood preservative, an ingredient of oil-based paints, furniture polishes, printer's inks, soap making etc[46, 57, 244]. It is also used in the manufacture of linoleum[169].
Special Uses
Attracts Wildlife
References More on Other Uses
Cultivation details
Requires a light well-drained soil in a sunny position[200]. Prefers a cool situation[1]. Often grown in the ornamental garden[50]. The flowers are very attractive to bees[74].
References Carbon Farming Information and Carbon Sequestration Information
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Plant Propagation
Seed - sow April in situ[1]. Very fast germination[K].
Other Names
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Native Range
TEMPERATE ASIA: Iran, Iraq (north), Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, Turkey, Russian Federation-Ciscaucasia (Ciscaucasia), Armenia, Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan
Weed Potential
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Conservation Status
IUCN Red List of Threatened Plants Status :
IUCN Red List
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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