Alchemilla alpina Alpine lady's mantle (Rosaceae)

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Alchemilla alpina
Alpine lady's mantle
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The Alchemilla alpina plant species is found in Western and Northern Europe. It is a member of the Rosaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Alpine lady's mantle.

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Latin Name:  Alchemilla alpina
Common Name:  Alpine lady's mantle
Family:  Rosaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.15   Mature Width:  0.15

Habitat:  Meadows, pastureland and woodland clearings, mainly on acid soils[200].

Edible Uses: The following uses are for A. vulgaris. They quite probably also apply for this species[K]. Young leaves - raw or cooked[5, 7]. A dry, somewhat astringent flavour[K]. They can be mixed with the leaves of Polygonum bistorta and Polygonum persicaria then used in making a bitter herb pudding called 'Easter ledger' which is eaten during Lent[177, 183]. Root - cooked. An astringent taste[4]. The leaves are used commercially in the blending of tea[7].

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