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The Sanicle d' Europe ( Sanicula europaea ) is a herbaceous plant of the family of the Apiacées (Ombellifères). It pushes in the European underwoods.

Description

It is an average plant, which is recognized easily with the globulous aspect of its ombelles.

Characteristics

reproductive Bodies

dominant Color of the flowers: white
Period of flowering: June-August
Inflorescence: cyme ombelles
Sexuality: androdioïque
Order of maturation: protogyne
Pollination: entomogame

Seed

Fruit: akene
Dissemination: épizoochore

Habitat and standard distribution

Habitat: herbaceous underwoods médioeuropéens, planitiaires with mountain dwellers
Surface of distribution: European

Phytotherapeutic properties

Sanicula comes from Latin sanus (healthy). Admittedly, she does not cure wounds mortals, but she contains many Saponine S, Tanin S, Mucilage S and even of the Vitamine C. As many molecular treasures which confer astringent and vulnerary virtues to him. She owes with her properties healing her nickname of grass of the St. Lawrence , in memory of the martyr flaring on a grill by the Romans in IIIe century.

given according to: Julve, pH., 1998 FF. - Baseflor. Botanical, ecological and chorologic index of the flora of France. Version: April 23rd, 2004.

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