Filipendula vulgaris Dropwort (Rosaceae)

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Filipendula vulgaris
Dropwort
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The Filipendula vulgaris plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Rosaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Dropwort. Some home gardeners know the variety as F. hexapetala. Spiraea filipendula. Ulmaria filipendula.

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Latin Name:  Filipendula vulgaris
Common Name:  Dropwort
Family:  Rosaceae
Author:  Moench.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.75   Mature Width:  0.4

Habitat:  Dry pastures on limestone or chalky soils[4].

Edible Uses: Young leaves - raw or cooked[61, 177, 200]. They can be added to salads and soups[183]. Root - raw or cooked[61, 115, 177, 200]. Rather bitter[5]. Astringent[100]. Best if roasted[141]. A famine food, it is only used in times of scarcity[183].

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