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Bupleurum chinense

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Basic Information

Family: Apiaceae or Umbelliferae

Genus: bupleurum

Plant ID (slug): bupleurum-chinense

Numeric ID: 7683

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Ratings

Edible Rating: ★★☆☆☆
Medicinal Rating: ★★★☆☆
Other Uses Rating: ★☆☆☆☆

Physical Characteristics

Bupleurum chinense is a PERENNIAL growing to 1 m (3ft 3in) by 0.6 m (2ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 3. It is in flower from July to October, and the seeds ripen from September to October. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. The plant is self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.

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