Agrimonia eupatoria Agrimony (Rosaceae)

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Agrimonia eupatoria
Agrimony
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The Agrimonia eupatoria plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Rosaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Agrimony. Some home gardeners know the variety as A. odorata.

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Latin Name:  Agrimonia eupatoria
Common Name:  Agrimony
Family:  Rosaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.6   Mature Width:  0.45

Habitat:  Fields, stone walls, waste ground and roadside verges[7, 17], usually on alkaline soils[200], preferring sunny positions[165].

Edible Uses: A refreshing tea is made from the fresh or dried leaves, flowers and stems[2, 183]. It can be drunk hot or cold[183]. It was formerly very popular either on its own or added to China tea, having a peculiar delicacy and aroma[4]. Seed - dried and ground into a meal. A famine food, used when all else fails[179]. This report could refer to A. pilosa. Ledeb. (qv).

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