Naked Weed
Herb latin name: Naked Weed,Naked Weed Extract
Latin name: Chondrilla juncea
Family: Compositae
Medicinal use of Naked Weed: The plant can be used as astomachic.Habitat of the herb: the herb: Dry open habitats.
Edible parts of Naked Weed: Leaves - raw or cooked. A pleasant mild taste, the leaves are a favoured wild salad in France.
Propagation of the herb: Seed - we have no information on this species but suggest sowing the seed in early spring in a greenhouse and only just covering the seed. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in a greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts.
Cultivation of Naked Weed: Dry open habitats.
Known hazards of Chondrilla juncea: The seeds are said to be poisonous.
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