Herb latin name: Secale sylvestre


Synonyms: Secale fragile


Family: Gramineae (Grass Family)



Edible parts of Secale sylvestre:

Seed - cooked. It can be used whole, or ground into a flour and used as a cereal.

Description of the plant:



Plant:
Perennial


Height:
120 cm
(4 feet)

Habitat of the herb:

Sandy soils.

Propagation of Secale sylvestre:

Seed - sow March or October in situ and only just cover the seed. Germination should take place within 2 weeks.

Cultivation of the herb:

Sandy soils.

Medicinal use of Secale sylvestre:

None known

Known hazards of Secale sylvestre:

None known

Plant information taken from the Plants For A Future.