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Summary
Physical Characteristics
Hypochoeris glabra is a ANNUAL/PERENNIAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft).
It is not frost tender. It is in flower from June to October. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees, flies.
Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid and neutral soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.
UK Hardiness Map
US Hardiness Map
Synonyms
Plant Habitats
Meadow; Cultivated Beds;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Leaves
Edible Uses:
Young leaves - raw or cooked[144]. Somewhat bitter, they are used as an emergency food[177].
References More on Edible Uses
Medicinal Uses
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Aperient Astringent Diuretic Tonic Vulnerary
The root is aperient, diuretic and tonic[240]. The leaves are astringent[240]. The whole plant is vulnerary[240].
References More on Medicinal Uses
Other Uses
References More on Other Uses
Cultivation details
Requires a light to medium well-drained soil in a sunny position.
References Carbon Farming Information and Carbon Sequestration Information
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Plant Propagation
Seed - sow spring in a cold frame and only just cover the seed. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer. If you have enough seed it can be sown outdoors in situ in the spring.
Other Names
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Native Range
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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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