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| Identification |
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Genus
Ruscus
Species
aculeatus
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
butcher's broom
Family
RUSCACEAE
Specimen number
S11042
Data source
MedPl p262;Xeri p306
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Woody perennial
Life span
5 - 20 years
Annual cycle
Evergreen
Stature
Shrub
Growth form
Various
Growth habit
Not applicable
Overall height
1' 6" - 4'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Dry
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Various
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 07a-10b
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Ruscus aculeatus can survive cold winter nights that go as low as 0� Fahrenheit. It likes dry soils. Butcher's broom can survive short periods of drought. This plant tolerates windy and salty seaside conditions.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
yes
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
yes
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
anti-inflammatory
phlebitic remedy
diuretic
laxative
Medicinal parts
Aerial parts
Rhizome
Has medicinal uses
yes
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
Ruscus aculeatus has traditionally been used in many herbal remedies including: as an anti-inflammatory, as a phlebitic remedy, as a diuretic and as a laxative. (More are listed in the medicinal properties section.) The aerial parts and the rhizome are used in herbal preparations.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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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
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Ruscus aculeatus is a woody perennial. Butcher's broom is evergreen.
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