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Blue Toadflax
Linaria canadensis

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Herb: Blue Toadflax

Latin name: Linaria canadensis

Synonyms: Nuttallanthus canadensis

Family: Scrophulariaceae (Figwort Family)

Medicinal use of Blue Toadflax:

The leaves are antihaemorrhoidal, diuretic and laxative. They are applied externally in the treatment of haemorrhoids.

Description of the plant:

Habitat of the herb:

Dry sterile or sandy soils, often a weed in sandy loams.

Propagation of Blue Toadflax:

Seed - sow spring in situ. An autumn sowing can also be made in areas with mild winters. This sowing will produce larger plants.

Cultivation of the herb:

Dry sterile or sandy soils, often a weed in sandy loams.

Known hazards of Linaria canadensis:

None known

Plant information taken from the Plants For A Future.