Sanguisorba minor syn, Poterium sanguisorba

Plant Details

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General Information

Scientific name: Sanguisorba minor syn, Poterium sanguisorba
Also known as: Salad burnet
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Plant Properties

Layer: Herb layer
Format: Smal
Height: 0.60 m
Width: 0.30 m
Growth Rate: -
Leaf: -

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 4-8
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acid Neutral Basic
Light:
Sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Leaves, Tea
Edibility:
(4)
Medicinal:
(2)
Features:
Hedge, Ground cover, Fragrant

Description

Young leaves and shoots of this plant can be eaten both raw and cooked. It is best to pick them before the plant flowers. You can add them to salads, use them as a garnish, or include them in soups. Young seedlings of the plant can also be cooked and eaten. Sometimes the leaves can be a bit bitter, especially in hot and dry summers, but generally, they taste quite mild, particularly in winter. Some people find that they have a subtle cucumber flavor. On acidic soil, the leaves can have a pronounced bitter taste, while the same plants on calcareous soil have a milder flavor. Dried leaves can be used to make herbal tea.

Harvest Data

Start Harvest: 01/06
End of Harvest: 30/09

Guilds

Guild Information

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Guild Details

Guild Description
Viburnum nudum
Smooth Withe Rod, Possumhaw, Withe-rod, Swamp Haw, Smooth Witherod, Possum Haw Viburnum, Possum Haw 		Viburnum nudum can attract beneficial insects, helping to pollinate Sanguisorba minor and improve its yield.
Achillea millefolium
Yarrow, Boreal yarrow, California yarrow, Giant yarrow, Coast yarrow, Western yarrow, Pacific yarrow 		Achillea millefolium has medicinal properties and can enhance the overall health of the guild by attracting beneficial pollinators.
Taraxacum officinale
Dandelion, Kukraundha, Kanphool 		Taraxacum officinale (dandelion) can improve soil fertility and attract pollinators, benefiting Sanguisorba minor.
Thymus vulgaris
Common Thyme, Garden thyme, Wild Thyme 		Thymus vulgaris can help repel pests and attract pollinators that support Sanguisorba minor's growth.
Zanthoxylum americanum
Prickly Ash - Northern, Common pricklyash, Northern Prickly Ash 		Zanthoxylum americanum can deter pests with its aromatic properties while attracting beneficial insects.