Peucedanum ostruthium Masterwort (Umbelliferae)

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Peucedanum ostruthium
Masterwort
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The Peucedanum ostruthium plant species is found in S. Europe. Naturalized in Britain. It is a member of the Umbelliferae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Masterwort. Some home gardeners know the variety as Imperatoria ostruthium. L.

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Latin Name:  Peucedanum ostruthium
Common Name:  Masterwort
Family:  Umbelliferae
Author:  (L.)Koch.

Known Hazards:  Skin contact with the sap of this plant is said to cause photo-sensitivity and/or dermatitis in some people[65, 218]. It is also said to contain the alleged 'psychotroph' myristicine[218].

Mature Height:  1.2   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Woodland, damp fields, river banks and mountain meadows[17, 50].

Cultivation Notes: An easily grown plant, it succeeds in any moisture-retentive soil in a sunny position[200]. Dislikes shade. This report contradicts the report that this plant grows wild in woodlands. Masterwort was at one time cultivated as a pot herb and for medicinal purposes, though it has now fallen into virtual disuse[4, 200]. Suitable for group plantings in the wild garden[200].

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