Woodland Pinedrops
Pterospora andromedea
Family: Pyrolaceae
What it is like
Pterospora andromedea 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
Pine woods
N. America
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Countries/locations it is found in
How it is used
Food
Rating: 1
Stems - raw or cooked. They can be roasted or baked under the fire 'like mushrooms'.
Medicine
Rating: 1
The stems and berries are astringent, disinfectant and haemostatic. A cold infusion of the ground stems and berries has been used in the treatment of lung haemorrhages and nose bleeds. An infusion of the roots has been used in the treatment of gonorrhoea.
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How it is grown
222028
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Growth:
Soil: Light (sandy), medium, heavy (clay)
Shade: Semi-shade, no shade
Moisture: Moist