natural herbs
Xanthium commune
Herb latin name: Xanthium commune
Synonyms: Xanthium italicum
Family: Compositae
Edible parts of Xanthium commune:
Seed. It is dried, then ground into a powder and mixed with cereal flours when making bread, biscuits etc. Some caution is advised, see the notes above on toxicity.Description of the plant:
Plant:
AnnualHeight:
150 cm(5 feet)
Flowering:
July toOctober
Habitat of the herb:
Low ground, stream banks, waste places, cultivated land etc.Propagation of Xanthium commune:
Seed - sow spring in situ. The seed requires plenty of moisture in order to germinate.Cultivation of the herb:
Low ground, stream banks, waste places, cultivated land etc.Medicinal use of Xanthium commune:
None knownKnown hazards of Xanthium commune:
Poisonous. Most members of this genus are toxic to grazing animals and are usually avoided by them. The seed also contains toxins.Plant information taken from the Plants For A Future.