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Medicinal

Good for treating loss of periods in women, and 'green sickness' (= anaemia) in young women.
Gerard, J. (1975). The Herbal or General History of Plants. New York: Fascimile Dover Publications Inc . p. 743

Nomenclature

The identity of modern Doronicum in Gerard is difficult to ascertain. Johnson in the second edition gf Gerard (1633) seems to prefer Chrysanthemum latifolium 'Golden marigold with broad leaf'.
Gerard, J. (1975). The Herbal or General History of Plants. New York: Fascimile Dover Publications Inc . p. 742

Doronicum x excelsum 'Harpur Crewe'

Family: ASTERACEAE
Genus: Doronicum
Species: excelsum
Cultivar: 'Harpur Crewe'
Habit: Perennial
Hardiness: H5 - Hardy; cold winter
Habitat: Garden origin
Garden status: Currently grown
Garden location: Europe & Middle East (J)
Flowering months: April, May
Reason for growing: Medicinal


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