Parietaria judaica
Pariétaire diffuse
Pellitory of the Wall
Additional information
| Plant family | |
|---|---|
| Area | Provence Verte |
| Flower colour | green |
| Flower size | 3-5 mm |
| Flowering months | April, May, June, July, August, September, October |
| Leaf type | Elliptic |
| Height | 40 cm |
Description
This plant grows abundantly in and over walls, not particularly attractive, but consistent and easy to pull out. A tufted, sprawling hairy perennial, stems reddish, much branched.
The pollen can cause allergic reactions.
Flowers
The flowers are very small, in round clusters along the stem.
Leaves
Elliptic oval leaf. Oval, pointed, 1-7 cm.
Fruits Seeds
Achene: a cluster of small 1-seeded fruit, black.
Edible
Leaves, when young.
Medical
Flowering plant: known as being an old remedy to improve kidney functioning.
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