Herb latin name: Reseda phyteuma


Family: Resedaceae (Mignonette Family)



Edible parts of Reseda phyteuma:

Leaves - cooked. Used as a pot-herb.

Description of the plant:



Plant:
Annual/Biennial


Height:
30 cm
(11 3/4 inch)

Flowering:
June to
August

Habitat of the herb:

Cultivated or disturbed ground.

Propagation of Reseda phyteuma:

Seed - sow in situ in the spring and only just cover the seed. In areas where winter temperatures do not fall below -10c, an autumn sowing usually succeeds.

Cultivation of the herb:

Cultivated or disturbed ground.

Medicinal use of Reseda phyteuma:

None known

Known hazards of Reseda phyteuma:

None known

Plant information taken from the Plants For A Future.