natural herbs
Scorpiurus muricatus
Herb latin name: Scorpiurus muricatus
Family: Leguminosae
Edible parts of Scorpiurus muricatus:
Young seedpods - raw or cooked. A very indifferent flavour, it is included as an item of food mainly because it looks very like a caterpillar and can therefore cause humour at the food table.Description of the plant:
Plant:
AnnualHeight:
50 cm(1 foot)
Habitat of the herb:
Cultivated ground and dry places.Propagation of Scorpiurus muricatus:
Seed - sow spring in a greenhouse and plant out after the last expected frosts. It might be worthwhile making sowings in situ in April.Cultivation of the herb:
Cultivated ground and dry places.Medicinal use of Scorpiurus muricatus:
None knownKnown hazards of Scorpiurus muricatus:
None knownPlant information taken from the Plants For A Future.