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Summary
Physical Characteristics
Lavatera trimestris is a ANNUAL growing to 0.8 m (2ft 7in) by 0.5 m (1ft 8in) at a fast rate. It is in flower from July to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects.
It is noted for attracting wildlife.
Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil. The plant can tolerate maritime exposure.
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Synonyms
Plant Habitats
Cultivated Beds;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Leaves Oil
Edible Uses: Oil
Young leaves - cooked[177].
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Medicinal Uses
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None known
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Other Uses
Oil
The seed contains up to 11.7% oil. It is greenish coloured with an iodine value of 120.9[74]. The uses of this oil are not given, it is exceedingly unlikely to be poisonous and is therefore probably edible[K].
Special Uses
Attracts Wildlife
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Cultivation details
An easily grown plant, succeeding in any ordinary garden soil[1]. Prefers a light well-drained moderately fertile soil in full sun[200]. A soil that is too rich encourages foliar growth at the expense of flowering[200]. Tolerates maritime exposure[200]. Succeeds in dry soils. Plants are moderately fast-growing[188]. A very ornamental plant[1]. The cut flowers last a long time in water[200]. A good bee plant[74].
References Carbon Farming Information and Carbon Sequestration Information
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Plant Propagation
Seed - sow in situ in the spring[200]. Germination should take place within a few weeks.
Other Names
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Native Range
TEMPERATE ASIA: Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, Turkey EUROPE: Greece, Italy (incl. Sardinia, Sicily), Spain (incl. Baleares), France, Portugal AFRICA: Algeria (north), Morocco, Tunisia
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.
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Botanical References
50200
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