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Peucedanum officinale - L.

Common Name Hog's Fennel
Family Apiaceae or Umbelliferae
USDA hardiness Coming soon
Known Hazards Skin contact with the sap of this plant is said to cause photo-sensitivity and/or dermatitis in some people[65, 218]. It is also said to contain the alleged 'psychotroph' myristicine[218].
Habitats Banks near the sea[17] and in grassland[50]. Salt marshes[4].
Range Europe, including Britain, from Germany south and east to Portugal, central Russia and the Balkans.
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Other Uses    (2 of 5)
Weed Potential No
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Care (info)
Moist Soil Full sun
Peucedanum officinale Hog


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Summary


Physical Characteristics

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Peucedanum officinale is a PERENNIAL growing to 1.2 m (4ft). It is in flower from July to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. The plant is self-fertile.
Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils and can grow in saline soils.
It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.

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Synonyms

Plant Habitats

 Meadow; Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts:
Edible Uses: Gum

None known

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Medicinal Uses

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Anodyne  Antispasmodic  Aperient  Diaphoretic  Diuretic  Pectoral

The plant is anodyne, antispasmodic, aperient, diaphoretic, diuretic and pectoral[4, 9, 46]. An infusion is used in the treatment of coughs, bronchial catarrh etc[9]. The root is mainly used, it is harvested in the spring or autumn and dried for later use[9]. A homeopathic remedy is made from the roots[9]. It is used in the treatment of bronchial catarrh, coughs, intermittent fevers and to stimulate menstrual flow[9].

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Other Uses

Gum

Yields a gum, similar to 'Gum Ammoniac' (which is obtained from Ferula communis)[46, 61]. The root is wounded in the spring and then yields a considerable quantity of a yellowish-green juice which dries into a gummy resin and retains the strong sulphur-like smell of the plant[4]. The gum of Ferula communis is used as an incense[4] and also has medicinal value[1].

Special Uses

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Cultivation details

An easily grown plant, it succeeds in any moisture-retentive soil in a sunny position[200]. Suitable for group plantings in the wild garden[200].

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Plant Propagation

Seed - we have no information on this species but suggest sowing the seed in a cold frame as soon as it is ripe if this is possible otherwise in early spring. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer.

Other Names

If available other names are mentioned here

Native Range

EUROPE: United Kingdom, Austria, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Slovakia, Albania, Bulgaria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Greece, Croatia, Italy, Romania, Serbia, Spain, France, Portugal AFRICA: Morocco

Weed Potential

Right plant wrong place. We are currently updating this section. 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 :

Related Plants
Latin NameCommon NameHabitHeightHardinessGrowthSoilShadeMoistureEdibleMedicinalOther
Peucedanum cervaria Perennial1.5 5-9  LMHNM01 
Peucedanum japonicum Perennial0.6 -  LMHSNM12 
Peucedanum multivittatum Perennial0.0 -  LMHSNM10 
Peucedanum oreoselinum Perennial1.0 4-8  LMHNM011
Peucedanum ostruthiumMasterwortPerennial1.2 4-8  LMHSNM22 
Peucedanum palustreMarsh Hog's Fennel, HogfennelBiennial1.5 5-9  LMHSNMWe11 
Peucedanum praeruptorumQian HuPerennial0.8 -  LMHSNM02 
Peucedanum terebinthaceum Perennial0.6 -  LMHSNM10 

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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