natural herbs
Creamcups
Platystemon californicus

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Herb: Creamcups

Latin name: Platystemon californicus

Family: Papaveraceae (Poppy Family)

Edible parts of Creamcups:

Leaves - cooked. Used as greens.

Description of the plant:

Habitat of the herb:

Open grassy clay or sandy places, also on burns, usually below 900 metres in California.

Propagation of Creamcups:

Seed - sow spring or early autumn in situ.

Cultivation of the herb:

Open grassy clay or sandy places, also on burns, usually below 900 metres in California.

Medicinal use of Creamcups:

None known

Known hazards of Platystemon californicus:

None known

Plant information taken from the Plants For A Future.