Queen's Delight
Stillingia sylvatica

Family: Euphorbiaceae

What it is like

Stillingia sylvatica is a PERENNIAL growing to 1 m (3ft 3in). The species is monoecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but both sexes can be found on the same plant). 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): 1

Where it is found

Sandy prairies, open woods and open ground in Texas.

N. America

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Countries/locations it is found in

How it is used

Food

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Medicine

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The root is antiemetic, astringent. A decoction has been used to treat bird sickness, diarrhoea, vomiting and appetite loss in children and in adults. It has also been used to treat menstruation sickness, yellow eyes and skin weakness. A decoction or tincture of the root has been used to treat the worst forms of venereal disease.

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How it is grown

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Propagating it:

Best place to grow: Cultivated Beds;

Habit: Perennial

Hardiness:

Growth:

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

Shade: Semi-shade, no shade

Moisture: Moist

Things to keep in mind

The latex in the sap can cause blistering on the skin. Large doses of the plant are said to be toxic.

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Stillingia angustifolia.