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===== Cymbalaria muralis ===== | ===== Cymbalaria muralis ===== | ||
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+ | It is hardy to zone 3 and is not frost tender. It is in flower from May to September, and the seeds ripen from July to October. | ||
+ | The flowers are hermaphrodite (have both male and female organs) and are pollinated by Bees. The plant is self-fertile. | ||
+ | The plant prefers light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and requires well-drained soil. | ||
+ | The plant prefers acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland). It requires dry or moist soil. | ||
+ | Habitats: Woodland Garden; Dappled Shade; Shady Edge; North Wall In; East Wall In; South Wall In; West Wall In; | ||
+ | Edible Uses: Leaves - raw. The leaves have been used in salads, being acrid and pungent like cress[4]. We find them rather bitter and not very pleasant, though they are available all year round and so might be useful in the winter[K]. Some caution is advised, see the notes above on toxicity. | ||
+ | A clear yellow dye is obtained from the flowers, though it is not very permanent | ||
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