natural herbs
Patrinia triloba
Herb latin name: Patrinia triloba
Synonyms: Patrinia palmata
Family: Valerianaceae (Valerian Family)
Edible parts of Patrinia triloba:
Leaves - cooked. A famine food, it is only used when all else fails.Description of the plant:
Plant:
PerennialHeight:
50 cm(1 foot)
Flowering:
AugustHabitat of the herb:
Grassy places in the mountains of C. Japan.Other uses of Patrinia triloba:
Plants can be grown as a ground cover when spaced about 30cm apart each way.Propagation of the herb:
Seed - sow in situ in April. If you only have a small quantity of seed it is probably better to sow it in a pot in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in early summer. Division in spring or autumn.Cultivation of Patrinia triloba:
Grassy places in the mountains of C. Japan.Medicinal use of the herb:
None knownKnown hazards of Patrinia triloba:
None knownPlant information taken from the Plants For A Future.