Aquilegia brevistyla
Herb latin name: Aquilegia brevistyla,Aquilegia brevistyla Extract
Latin name: Aquilegia brevistyla
Family: Ranunculaceae (Buttercup Family)
Medicinal use of Aquilegia brevistyla: Antispasmodic, diaphoretic, parasiticide, resolvent and salve.Habitat of the herb: the herb: Open woods, meadows, shores, and rock outcrops from 800 - 3500 metres.
Edible parts of Aquilegia brevistyla: Flowers - raw. Sweet and delightful, they make a very attractive addition to mixed salads and can also be used as a thirst-quenching munch in the garden.
Other uses of the herb: The seed is used as a parasiticide to rid the hair of lice.
Propagation of Aquilegia brevistyla: Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe in a cold frame. The seed can be slow to germinate. Stored seed can be sown in late winter in a cold frame. When large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in a cold frame for their first winter. Plant out in late spring or early summer. Division in spring.
Cultivation of the herb: Open woods, meadows, shores, and rock outcrops from 800 - 3500 metres.
Known hazards of Aquilegia brevistyla: Although no records of toxicity have been seen for this species, it belongs to a family that contains a number of mildly toxic species. It is therefore wise to exercise some caution. The flowers are probably perfectly safe to eat.
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