Pleurospermum camtschaticum

Family: Apiaceae or Umbelliferae

What it is like

Pleurospermum camtschaticum is a PERENNIAL growing to 1.5 m (5ft). It is in flower from June to July, and the seeds ripen from July to August. 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 and prefers well-drained soil. 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): 1.5

Where it is found

Mountains in N. and C. Japan. Forest glades, mixed coniferous forests and riparian meadows in Siberia.

E. Asia - China, Japan, Siberia.

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Countries/locations it is found in

How it is used

Food

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Root. No more details are given.

Root: includes bulbs, corms, tubers, rhizomes etc.

Medicine

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How it is grown

We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it should succeed outdoors in many parts of this country. This species is treated as a synonym of P. uralense in the Flora of China. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. Succeeds in any moderately fertile soil in full sun.

Propagating it: Seed - we have no information on this species but suggest sowing the seed in spring in a cold frame. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots when they are large enough to handle and grow them on in the greenhouse for their first winter, planting them out early the following summer. Division in the spring.

Best place to grow: Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Dappled Shade;

Habit: Perennial

Hardiness:

Growth:

Soil: Light (sandy), medium, heavy (clay)

Shade: Semi-shade, no shade

Moisture: Moist

Things to keep in mind

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Synonyms

P. austriacum. non Hoffm.