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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].



General Uses:  A yellow dye is obtained from the flowers[4, 21]. A decoction makes a curative lotion for 'milk-crust' on the scalps of babies[4].

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