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Summary
Physical Characteristics
Cynoglossum grande 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.
UK Hardiness Map
US Hardiness Map
Synonyms
Plant Habitats
Woodland Garden Dappled Shade; Shady Edge;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Root
Edible Uses:
Root - cooked[105, 161, 257].
References More on Edible Uses
Medicinal Uses
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Poultice Stomachic VD
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].
References More on Medicinal Uses
Other Uses
References More on Other Uses
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].
References Carbon Farming Information and Carbon Sequestration Information
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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
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Native Range
NORTHERN AMERICA: Canada (British Columbia), United States (Oregon, Washington, California)
Weed Potential
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Please note that a plant may be invasive in one area but may not
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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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Botanical References
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