Alchemilla vulgaris Lady's mantle (Rosaceae)

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Alchemilla vulgaris
Lady's mantle
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The Alchemilla vulgaris plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Rosaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Lady's mantle. Some home gardeners know the variety as A. mollis. A. speciosa. A. xanthochlora. Rothm.

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Latin Name:  Alchemilla vulgaris
Common Name:  Lady's mantle
Family:  Rosaceae
Author:  Auct.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.3   Mature Width:  0.3

Habitat:  Moist meadows, open woods, pastures and also on rock ledges in mountainous areas[9, 244].

Edible Uses: 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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