Inula conyza Ploughman's spikenard (Compositae)

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Inula conyza
Ploughman's spikenard
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The Inula conyza plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Compositae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Ploughman's spikenard. Some home gardeners know the variety as I. squarrosa. non L. Conyza squarrosa.

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Latin Name:  Inula conyza
Common Name:  Ploughman's spikenard
Family:  Compositae
Author:  DC.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  1.2   Mature Width:  0.4

Habitat:  Dry or rocky slopes and cliffs, also in open scrub on calcareous soils[17].

Cultivation Notes: Succeeds in an ordinary garden soil in a sunny position[1]. The basal leaves of this species are often mistaken for the foxglove, Digitalis purpurea[17]. The basal leaves form a rosette that covers the ground for 30cm or more, destroying the grass underneath[245]. All parts of the plant are refreshingly aromatic[245].

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