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Pterospora andromeda

Woodland Pinedrops

a member of the Pterospora genus in the family Pyrolaceae.

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Taxonomy and growth

Flower type
hermaphrodite

Uses

Edible uses

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Stems - raw or cooked[2]. They can be roasted or baked under the fire 'like mushrooms'[2]. There are no edible uses listed for Pterospora andromeda.

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 stems and berries are astringent, disinfectant and haemostatic[1]. A cold infusion of the ground stems and berries has been used in the treatment of lung haemorrhages and nose bleeds[1]. An infusion of the roots has been used in the treatment of gonorrhoea[1].

Environment

Range
N. America
Habitat
Pine woods
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

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222028

References

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

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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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