medicinal herbs
Cytinus hypocistus
Herb latin name: Cytinus hypocistus
Family: Rafflesiaceae
Medicinal use of Cytinus hypocistus:
A decoction of the plant has been used in the treatment of dysentery.Description of the plant:
Habitat of the herb:
Maquis and garigue, parasitic on the roots of several species but especially Cistus species.Edible parts of Cytinus hypocistus:
Young plant - cooked. An asparagus substitute.Propagation of the herb:
Seed -Cultivation of Cytinus hypocistus:
Maquis and garigue, parasitic on the roots of several species but especially Cistus species.Known hazards of Cytinus hypocistus:
None knownPlant information taken from the Plants For A Future.