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General Information

Sanguisorba occidentalis is a Annual/Biennial up to 0.60 metres tall.
It is harvested from the wild for local use as a food and medicine

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

Western N. America - British Columbia to California.

Habitat

Grassy flats, especially on semi-wasteland or where the soil is moist in spring, sagebrush and woodland[].

Properties

Edibility Rating
Medicinal Rating
Habit	Annual/Biennial
Height	0.60 m
Pollinators	Insects
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it should succeed outdoors in most parts of the country. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus.
Succeeds in ordinary garden soil[]. Prefers a good moist soil that does not dry out in the summer, in sun or partial shade[].

Edible Uses

Leaves - cooked. They are not choice[].

Medicinal

Astringent[].

Other Uses

None known

Propagation

Seed - sow spring or autumn in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in early summer.