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Summary
Physical Characteristics
Cymopterus acaulis is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.1 m (0ft 4in). The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. The plant is self-fertile.
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 dry or moist soil.
UK Hardiness Map
US Hardiness Map
Synonyms
C. glomeratus. DC.
Plant Habitats
Cultivated Beds;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Leaves Root Shoots
Edible Uses:
Root - raw or cooked[46, 61]. A pleasant taste[161]. The young roots in spring are the best, but roots can also be eaten at other times of the year[85]. Only the young roots should be used[94]. (Does this mean that the older roots can be harmful? See the notes above on toxicity) Leaves and young shoots - raw or cooked[46, 61, 85, 94, 161].
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Medicinal Uses
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None known
References More on Medicinal Uses
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Other Uses
Insecticide
The water from boiling up old roots is used as an insecticide[94].
Special Uses
References More on Other Uses
Cultivation details
We have almost no information on the needs of this species and do not know if it is hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it should outdoors in many parts of the country. We suggest growing it in a sunny position in a well-drained light or medium soil[K].
References Carbon Farming Information and Carbon Sequestration Information
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Plant Propagation
Seed - we have no information on this species but suggest sowing the seed in a cold frame as soon as it is ripe if this is possible. Sow stored seed as early in the year as possible in a greenhouse. As soon as they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Division in spring or autumn might be possible.
Other Names
If available other names are mentioned here
Native Range
NORTHERN AMERICA: Canada (Saskatchewan, Alberta, Manitoba (southwest)), United States (Kansas, Minnesota (west), Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Oklahoma, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Oregon (southeast), Wyoming, New Mexico, Texas, Arizona, Utah)
Weed Potential
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Please note that a plant may be invasive in one area but may not in your area so it’s worth checking.
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.
Expert comment
Author
(Pursh.)Raf.
Botanical References
60
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