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Phacelia ramosissima

Branching Phacelia

a perennial member of the Phacelia genus in the family Hydrophyllaceae.

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Taxonomy and growth

Life cycle
perennial
Flower type
hermaphrodite

Uses

Edible uses

Leaves - cooked and used as greens[3]. There are no edible uses listed for Phacelia ramosissima.

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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The roots are emetic[1]. A decoction has been taken to clear a bad stomach and also as a treatment for gonorrhoea[1].

Environment

Range
Western N. America
Habitat
Rocky, occasionally wet, soils, usually in coastal habitats, from sea level to elevations of 3000 metres[2].
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

Cultivation

This section contains historical Plants For A Future notes marked noncommercial.

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References

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

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  2. PFAFimport-276

    Unresolved citation

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

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