natural herbs
Dalea gattingeri
Herb latin name: Dalea gattingeri
Synonyms: Petalostemon gattingeri, Petalostemon purpureum
Family: Leguminosae
Edible parts of Dalea gattingeri:
Root - chewed . A tea-like beverage is made from the dried leaves.Description of the plant:
Plant:
PerennialHeight:
35 cm(1 foot)
Flowering:
JulyHabitat of the herb:
Dry desert and alluvial soils to 2000 metres.Propagation of Dalea gattingeri:
Seed - pre-soak for 12 hours in warm water and sow in early spring in a greenhouse. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out into their permanent positions in the summer.Cultivation of the herb:
Dry desert and alluvial soils to 2000 metres.Medicinal use of Dalea gattingeri:
None knownKnown hazards of Dalea gattingeri:
None knownPlant information taken from the Plants For A Future.