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Summary
Physical Characteristics
Lithospermum incisum is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft).
See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 3. It is in flower in June. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects.
Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.
UK Hardiness Map
US Hardiness Map
Synonyms
L. angustifolium. Michx. L. breviflorum.
Habitats
Cultivated Beds;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Root
Edible Uses: Tea
Root - cooked[105, 161, 207, 212]. Eaten boiled or roasted[257]. The root has been used to make a tea[257].
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Medicinal Uses
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Contraceptive Kidney Miscellany Ophthalmic Pectoral Stomachic
The root has been chewed by some native North American Indian tribes as a treatment for colds[213]. The finely powdered leaves, root and stem have been rubbed on the body in the treatment of paralyzed limbs[257]. An infusion of the root has been used in the treatment of stomach aches and kidney problems[257]. The plant has been eaten as an oral contraceptive and also as a treatment for lung haemorrhages, coughs and colds[257]. A cold infusion of the pulverized root and seed has been used as an eyewash[257]. This plant was used as a medicine by various native North American Indian tribes and interest in the plant has revived recently as a possible source of modern drugs[212]. No more details are given.
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Other Uses
Beads Dye Incense Miscellany
The dried plant tops have been burnt as an incense[257]. A blue dye has been obtained from the roots[257]. A red dye is obtained from the roots[274]. It is quite possible that both colours can be obtained, depending on the mordant used[K]. The seeds have been used as beads[257].
Special Uses
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Cultivation details
Requires a warm sunny position in a moderately fertile well-drained soil[1, 200]. Dislikes acid soils[1]. After producing large, conspicuous flowers in the spring, the plant produces lots of small very fertile cleistogamous flowers[274].
References Carbon Farming Information and Carbon Sequestration Information
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Propagation
Seed - sow spring in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Cuttings. Division.
Other Names
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Found In
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Weed Potential
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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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