Coral Root
Herb latin name: Coral Root,Coral Root Extract
Latin name: Cardamine bulbifera
Synonyms: Dentaria bulbiferaDentaria bulbifera
Family: Cruciferae
Habitat of the herb: the herb: Very local in woods, usually on calcareous soils, in Devon, S.E. England, the Chilterns and Ayr. A characteristic species of baseHabitat of the herb: the herb: Very local in woods, usually on calcareous soils, in Devon, S.E. England, the Chilterns and Ayr. A characteristic species of base-rich beech woodlands.
Propagation of Coral Root: Seed - best sown when ripe, otherwise sow it in the spring. If you have sufficient seed it can be sown in situ, otherwise it is best to sow it in pots in a cold frame. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots when they are large enough to handle and pant out in the summer. The bulbils can be collected in early summer and potted up. Keep them in a cold frame over the winter and plant out when in active growth in the spring.
Cultivation of the herb: Very local in woods, usually on calcareous soils, in Devon, S.E. England, the Chilterns and Ayr. A characteristic species of base-rich beech woodlands.
Medicinal use of Coral Root: None known
Known hazards of Cardamine bulbifera: None known
Leave a reply