SEEDS OF ALISMA PLANTAGO-AQUATICA - MAD-DOG WEED
Ornamental aquatic plant growing in gardens, in humid areas and along rivers. Medicinal properties.
Evergreen plant of 20-80cm tall found by the watersides with an erect stem. The large leaves are bright green. Numerous small flowers. They are cone-shaped and white pink.
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| Average germination (%) | 10 |
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| Climate Zone | Temperate, Temperate areas |
| Flower colour | Pink |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Hardiness | Non hardy |
| Plant use | Edible, Gardening, Greenfilter, Medicinal, Ponds, Restoration, Riverbanks |
| Seeds per gram | 2.000 |
| Soil - Moisture | Submerged in water |
| Soil - Ph | No preference |
| Soil - Type | Potting mix |
Direct sowing. Lightly cover the seeds and maintain the humidity until germination is completed.
Needs soggy soils and temperate temperatures. Lives in humid zones, flood barriers, swamps or along riversides.
Among its properties, the leaves are used to cure liquid retention and to relieve enteritis. To cure enteritis, make a herbal tea out of 50g leaves for one litre boiling water, leave it infuse for about 20 minutes, filter and drink two or three very hot cups a day.
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