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Medicinal

In traditional herbal medicine: P.ostruthium was held in high regard in the Middle Ages where it was especially valued for its ability to resolve all flatulence in the body and stimulate the flow of urine and menstruation[254].
Plants for a Future (2020) https://pfaf.org/user/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Peucedanum+ostruthium

Nomenclature

Seed received as syn. Imperatoria ostruthium.
The Royal Horticultural Society Horticultural Database, (2016), available at www.rhs.org.uk

Geographical distribution

  • Europe, Middle Europe, Austria
  • Europe, Middle Europe, Germany
  • Europe, Middle Europe, Poland
  • Europe, Middle Europe, Switzerland
  • Europe, Southeastern Europe, Czech Republic
  • Europe, Southeastern Europe, Italy
  • Europe, Southeastern Europe, Yugoslavia
  • Europe, Southwestern Europe, Corse
  • Europe, Southwestern Europe, France
  • Europe, Southwestern Europe, Spain

Peucedanum ostruthium (L.)Koch.

Family: APIACEAE
Genus: Peucedanum
Species: ostruthium (L.)Koch.
Common names: Masterwort; Fellon Grass
Distribution summary: Europe
Habit: Perennial
Hardiness: H4 - Hardy; average winter
Habitat: Moist woodland and riverbanks
Garden status: Currently grown
Garden location: Europe & Middle East (J)
Flowering months: June, July, August
Reason for growing: Medicinal, other use


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