Datisca glomerata
About
Datisca glomerata is a species of plant native to California, Nevada, and Baja California known by the common name Durango root. It is one of only two to four species in the plant family Datiscaceae. It is an erect perennial herb with distinctive long, pointed, often sharply serrated leaves. It is said to superficially resemble Cannabis species. Its yellowish green flowers grow in clusters from the axilla of the leaf, where it joins the stem. A thick stand of the plant can form a medium-sized bush. All parts of this plant are toxic and in some areas, it is considered a noxious weed. It is reported to be poisonous to cattle.
- Family
- Datiscaceae
How to use it
Durango root is primarily known for its toxicity, which makes it important to handle with care. It is reported to be poisonous to cattle, so it should be avoided in areas where livestock graze. Additionally, due to its noxious weed status in some regions, it may be useful to monitor and control its growth to protect local ecosystems.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
In the kitchen
Durango root is not eaten by humans, as all parts of the plant are toxic. It's important to avoid any culinary use of this plant to ensure safety.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Datisca glomerata
- Slug
- datisca-glomerata
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Datiscaceae
- Genus
- Datisca
- Species
- glomerata
- Wikidata QID
- Q5227681
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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