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Fumaria officinale Fumitory (1 Page of 5) 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. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses 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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