Kingdom Plantae Family Apiaceae Scientific name Sanicula europaea Rank Species | Order Apiales Genus Sanicula Higher classification Sanicula | |
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Similar Sanicula, Galeopsis, Ononis spinosa, Herniaria glabra, Geranium robertianum | ||
Sanicula europaea (sanicle, wood sanicle) is a perennial plant of the family Apiaceae.
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Description
Sanicula europea L. grows to 60 cm high and is glabrous with coarsely toothed leaves. The pinkish flowers are borne in tight spherical umbels and are followed by bristly fruits which easily attach to clothing or animal fur and are thus easily distributed. The leaves are lobed and glossy, dark green.
Habitat
It is widespread in shady places woodland across Europe.
Uses
Sanicula europaea roots have been used in the traditional Austrian medicine internally (as tea) or externally (as ointment) for treatment of disorders of the skin, respiratory tract, locomotor system, gastrointestinal tract, and infections.
References
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