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| Identification |
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Genus
Agrimonia
Species
eupatoria
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
agrimony
church steeples
sticklewort
cocklebur
stickwort
Family
ROSACEAE
Specimen number
S8478
Data source
ColorNat p6;DyePl p20;MedPl p160;Frgnt p275
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Various
Life span
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Various
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Various
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Various
USDA hardiness
Not classified
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
no
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
The flowers and roots of Agrimonia eupatoria have a mildly fruity aroma. The leaves of Stickwort (also known as agrimony, church steeples, sticklewort and cockleburr) as well as the stems and the whole plant and the aerial parts have been used in traditional fabric dyeing. A range of possible colors can be produced by this plant including gold, brassy yellow, orange, dark green and yellow. It is used in dyeing wool. Common mordants used to fix the color to the fabric when dyeing with this plant include alum and chrome.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
vulnerary
astringent
bitter
antidiarrheal
digestive tonic
Medicinal parts
Aerial parts
Has medicinal uses
yes
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
Agrimonia eupatoria has numerous traditional medicinal uses. Some of its many uses are: as a vulnerary, as an astringent, as a bitter and as an antidiarrheal. More uses are listed in the medicinal properties section. Other species with the same medicinal qualities include Agrimonia pilosa. The plant parts used in herbal preparations are the aerial parts.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
flowers are like ripe apricots; fragrant roots
Fragrance parts
Flowers
Roots
Fragrance intensity
Mild
Fragrance category
Fruity
Dye parts
Leaves
Stems
Whole plant
Aerial parts
Dye color
gold,brassy yellow,orange,dark green,yellow
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Agrimonia eupatoria is a wildflower and is thought to originate from Europe.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
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