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Geocaulon lividum

False Toadflax

a perennial member of the Geocaulon genus in the family Santalaceae.

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Taxonomy and growth

Life cycle
perennial
Height
0.04 m
Flower type
hermaphrodite

Uses

Edible uses

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Fruit[1][2]. No more details are given.

Plant part
Fruit

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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A decoction of the chewed leaves and bark has been used as a purgative[2]. A poultice of the chewed leaves and bark has been applied to wounds[2].

Product or use
Poultice
Product or use
Purgative

Environment

Range
Northern N. America - Labrador to Alaska.
Habitat
Moss or damp humus[3].
Light
full sun
Shade tolerance
light shade
Water
moderate
Soil textures
sandy, loamy, clay
Soil pH
acid, neutral, alkaline
Tolerates Nutritionally Poor Soil
No
Drought
intolerant

Propagation

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Seed - we have no information for this species but suggest sowing the seed in a greenhouse as soon as it is ripe if this is possible, otherwise in spring in a greenhouse. The plant might be a root parasite, further research is required. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts.

Cultivation

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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. The plant might be a root parasite[K]. See the plants native habitat for ideas on its cultivation needs.

References

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

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  2. Moerman. D. Native American Ethnobotany Timber Press. Oregon. 1998-00-00 ISBN 0-88192-453-9

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  3. Fernald. M. L. Gray's Manual of Botany. American Book Co. 1950-00-00

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