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Summary
Physical Characteristics
Urospermum dalechampii is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.5 m (1ft 8in) by 0.6 m (2ft).
See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs).
Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. 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.
UK Hardiness Map
US Hardiness Map
Synonyms
Arnopogon dalechampii.
Plant Habitats
Cultivated Beds;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Leaves
Edible Uses:
Leaves - raw. They can be used in salads but are very bitter[217].
References More on Edible Uses
Medicinal Uses
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None known
References More on Medicinal Uses
Other Uses
References More on Other Uses
Cultivation details
Succeeds in any fertile soil in a very sunny position[233]. A very ornamental plant[233]. In the wild, it is found on roadsides, dry grasslands, or wastelands 0–1,200 metres (0–3,937 ft) above sea level. They are commonly grown in drained soil and sunny places throughout the year. The flowering period is from March through August (Northern Hemisphere).
References Carbon Farming Information and Carbon Sequestration Information
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Plant Propagation
Seed - we have no information for this species but suggest sowing the seed in situ either as soon as it is ripe in late summer or in the spring. Division.
Other Names
If available other names are mentioned here
Smooth golden fleece, Golden fleece, Goldenfleece.
Native Range
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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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