natural herbs
Secale sylvestre
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:
PerennialHeight:
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 knownKnown hazards of Secale sylvestre:
None knownPlant information taken from the Plants For A Future.