medicinal herbs
Berry-Bearing Catchfly
Cucubalus baccifer

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Herb: Berry-Bearing Catchfly

Latin name: Cucubalus baccifer

Family: Caryophyllaceae (Pink Family, Starwort Family)

Medicinal use of Berry-Bearing Catchfly:

A decoction of the plant is used in the treatment of haemorrhages.

Description of the plant:

Habitat of the herb:

Damp shady habitats in scrub and woodland.

Edible parts of Berry-Bearing Catchfly:

Leaves and young plants - cooked.

Other uses of the herb:

The plant is rich in tannin.

Propagation of Berry-Bearing Catchfly:

Seed - sow spring in situ.

Cultivation of the herb:

Damp shady habitats in scrub and woodland.

Known hazards of Cucubalus baccifer:

None known

Plant information taken from the Plants For A Future.