Pignut
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Botanical Name |
Conopodium majus |
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Other Names |
Earthnut, fern nut, grove nut, killimore, underground nut, varenut, |
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Habitat |
Grassland and woodland |
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Description |
Slender single stemmed perennial. 20-80cm/8-32in tall. Leaves feathery/fern like alternate and divided with narrow lobes. Flowers white dense flat heads Umbels have 6-12 main spokes May – July Fruit ridged egg shaped |
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Cultivation |
Well-drained soil |