Fumaria officinale Fumitory (Fumariaceae)

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Fumaria officinale
Fumitory
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The Fumaria officinale plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Fumariaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Fumitory.

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Latin Name:  Fumaria officinale
Common Name:  Fumitory
Family:  Fumariaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.3   Mature Width:  0.3

Habitat:  Arable land and as a weed in gardens, usually on lighter soils[9, 17]. It is also found growing on old walls[244].

Edible Uses: The fresh or dried herb can be added to sour plant milks. A few sprays are added to each litre of liquid and left until the liquid has soured thickly. The sprays are then removed. It gives a tangy taste to the milk, acts as a preservative and prevents the rancid taste that can accompany soured milk[183].

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