Herb latin name: Ground Cone,Ground Cone Extract

Latin name: Orobanche tuberosa

Synonyms: Boschniakia hookeriBoschniakia hookeri

Family: Orobanchaceae (Broom-rape Family)

Medicinal use of Ground Cone: The roots have been used in the treatment of coughs.

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Habitat of the herb: the herb: Parasitic on Gaultheria shallon, on or near the coast.
Edible parts of Ground Cone: Root. The potato-like stem bases were occasionally peeled and eaten raw as a snack by some North American Indian tribes.
Propagation of the herb: Seed - we have no information on this species but suggest sowing the seed in a greenhouse in a pot containing a host plant. The seed is probably best sown as soon as it is ripe if this is possible. It might also be possible to sow the seed in situ around a host plant.
Cultivation of Ground Cone: Parasitic on Gaultheria shallon, on or near the coast.
Known hazards of Orobanche tuberosa: None known

Herb latin name: Ground Cone,Ground Cone Extract

Latin name: Orobanche tuberosa

Synonyms: Boschniakia hookeriBoschniakia hookeri

Family: Orobanchaceae (Broom-rape Family)

Medicinal use of Ground Cone: The roots have been used in the treatment of coughs.

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Habitat of the herb: the herb: Parasitic on Gaultheria shallon, on or near the coast.
Edible parts of Ground Cone: Root. The potato-like stem bases were occasionally peeled and eaten raw as a snack by some North American Indian tribes.
Propagation of the herb: Seed - we have no information on this species but suggest sowing the seed in a greenhouse in a pot containing a host plant. The seed is probably best sown as soon as it is ripe if this is possible. It might also be possible to sow the seed in situ around a host plant.
Cultivation of Ground Cone: Parasitic on Gaultheria shallon, on or near the coast.
Known hazards of Orobanche tuberosa: None known