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Cibotium barometz

Scythian Lamb

an evergreen member of the Cibotium genus in the family Dicksoniaceae.

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Taxonomy and growth

Foliage
evergreen
Flower type
hermaphrodite

Uses

Edible uses

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There is a report that the plant is edible, but does not say which part of the plant is eaten[6]. There are no edible uses listed for Cibotium barometz.

Medicinal uses

Historical medicinal uses. These records describe reported uses. They do not establish safety or effectiveness. Ask a qualified health professional before using any plant medicinally.

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Antirheumatic, hepatic, styptic[2][3].

Environment

Range
E. Asia - Assam to China.
Habitat
Hillsides, gullies and forests, where it is shady and damp[2].
Light
full sun
Shade tolerance
light shade
Water
moderate
Hardiness
Zone 9+
Soil textures
sandy, loamy, clay
Soil pH
acid, neutral, alkaline
Tolerates Nutritionally Poor Soil
No
Drought
intolerant

Cultivation

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This species is not very hardy in Britain and normally requires greenhouse protection[1]. 200

References

  1. F. Chittendon. RHS Dictionary of Plants plus Supplement. 1956 Oxford University Press 1951-00-00

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  2. ? A Barefoot Doctors Manual. Running Press ISBN 0-914294-92-X

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  3. Yeung. Him-Che. Handbook of Chinese Herbs and Formulas. Institute of Chinese Medicine, Los Angeles 1985-00-00

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  4. Kunkel. G. Plants for Human Consumption. Koeltz Scientific Books 1984-00-00 ISBN 3874292169

  5. Huxley. A. The New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. 1992. MacMillan Press 1992-00-00 ISBN 0-333-47494-5

  6. Kunkel. G. Plants for Human Consumption. Koeltz Scientific Books ISBN 3874292169 (1984-00-00)

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