Annual Beardgrass
Herb latin name: Annual Beardgrass,Annual Beardgrass Extract
Latin name: Polypogon monspeliensis
Synonyms: Alopecurus monspeliensisAlopecurus monspeliensis
Family: Gramineae (Grass Family)
Medicinal use of Annual Beardgrass: An infusion of the plant ashes has been used in the treatment of heart palpitations.Habitat of the herb: the herb: Damp pastures near the sea in southern England and the Channel Islands. A casual in other parts of the country.
Edible parts of Annual Beardgrass: The plant has been used extensively for food. No further details are given, but it is likely to be the seed that was eaten.
Propagation of the herb: Seed - sow spring in situ and only just cover the seed.
Cultivation of Annual Beardgrass: Damp pastures near the sea in southern England and the Channel Islands. A casual in other parts of the country.
Known hazards of Polypogon monspeliensis: None known
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