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Mosla scabra

an annual member of the Mosla genus in the family Labiatae.

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Taxonomy and growth

Family
Labiatae
Genus
Mosla
Life cycle
annual
Height
0.6 m
Flower type
hermaphrodite

Uses

Edible uses

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Young leaves - cooked[1][2]. Although edible, they are not very pleasant[3].

Plant part
Leaves

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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Carminative.

Product or use
Carminative

Material uses

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Used as a parasiticide[3]. No more details are given.

Product or use
Parasiticide

Environment

Range
E. Asia - China, Japan, Korea, Manchuria.
Habitat
Grassy slopes in lowland and hills all over Japan[5].
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 on this species but suggest sowing the seed in situ in mid to late spring.

Cultivation

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We have almost no information on this species and do not know if it will succeed outdoors in Britain, though judging by its native range it should be possible to grow it as a hardy annual in most parts of the country. It probably requires a well-drained soil and a sunny position.

References

  1. Tanaka. T. Tanaka's Cyclopaedia of Edible Plants of the World. Keigaku Publishing 1976-00-00

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

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  3. Stuart. Rev. G. A. Chinese Materia Medica. Taipei. Southern Materials Centre

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  4. Flora of China 1994-00-00 http://flora.huh.harvard.edu/china/

  5. Ohwi. G. Flora of Japan. (English translation) Smithsonian Institution 1965-00-00

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