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Urospermum dalechampii

Common name:		Family:	Compositae
Author:	(L.)Scop.	Botanical references:
Synonyms:	Arnopogon dalechampii
Known Hazards:	None known
Range:	S. Europe - Mediterranean.
Habitat:	Cultivated ground.
Edibility Rating (1-5):	1	Medicinal Rating (1-5):	0

Systematics:	From a USDA Plants Database
	Order: Asterales. Renamed to Asteraceae -- Aster family

Physical Characteristics

Perennial growing to 0.45m by 0.6m . It is hardy to zone 6. The flowers are hermaphrodite (have both male and female organs). We rate it 1/5 for edibility and 0/5 for medicinal use.

The plant prefers light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. The plant prefers acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It requires moist soil.

Habitats and Possible Locations

Cultivated Beds.

Edible Uses

Leaves.

Leaves - raw. They can be used in salads but are very bitter[217].

Medicinal Uses

Disclaimer

None known

Other Uses

None known

Cultivation details

Succeeds in any fertile soil in a very sunny position[233].
A very ornamental plant[233].

Propagation

Seed - we have no information for this species but suggest sowing the seed in situ either as soon as it is ripe in late summer or in the spring.
Division.

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Web References

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References

[217] Les Ecologistes de l'Euzière Les Salades Sauvages Not given. 1994 ISBN 2-906128-04-X
A lovely little book about some wild salads in France. Written in French.

[233] Thomas. G. S. Perennial Garden Plants J. M. Dent & Sons, London. 1990 ISBN 0 460 86048 8
A concise guide to a wide range of perennials. Lots of cultivation guides, very little on plant uses.

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Plant information taken from the Plants For A Future - Species Database. Copyright (c) 1997-2003.
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