Cytinus hypocistus
Family: Rafflesiaceae
What it is like
Cytinus hypocistus is a . The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.
Height (m): 0
Where it is found
Maquis and garigue, parasitic on the roots of several species but especially Cistus species.
S. Europe - Mediterranean.
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Countries/locations it is found in
How it is used
Food
Rating: 1
Young plant - cooked. An asparagus substitute.
Medicine
Rating: 1
A decoction of the plant has been used in the treatment of dysentery.
Dysentery: Used in treating dysentery - an infection of the intestines that causes diarrhoea containing blood or mucus.
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How it is grown
A parasitic plant.
Propagating it: Seed -
Best place to grow: Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Cultivated Beds;
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Growth:
Soil: Light (sandy), medium, heavy (clay)
Shade: Semi-shade, no shade
Moisture: Moist