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Summary
Physical Characteristics
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Erodium malacoides is a ANNUAL/BIENNIAL. It is in flower in July. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs).
Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: neutral and basic (alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.
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Synonyms
E. aragonense. E. subtrilobum.
Habitats
Cultivated Beds;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Leaves
Edible Uses:
Leaves - raw or cooked[61, 171].
Medicinal Uses
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Other Uses
Dye
A green dye can be obtained from the whole plant. It does not require a mordant[168].
Cultivation details
Prefers a sunny well-drained position and a limy soil or at least one that is not acid[1]. A polymorphic species[1].
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Propagation
Seed - sow in situ as soon as the seed is ripe in the late summer. The seed can also be sown in situ in late spring[1]. It usually germinates readily[200].
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Found In
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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 :
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Author
(L.)L'Hér.
Botanical References
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