Cruciata laevipes
Cruciata laevipes
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Pl. 7593 — Cruciata laevipes
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IOverview
Overview
Cruciata laevipes, commonly known as Cruciata laevipes, is a perennial herb native to Belarus. This plant thrives in light and medium soils with a pH between 7 and 7.5, making it adaptable to various conditions but preferring dry to moist environments. Known for its edible leaves, which can be harvested for culinary purposes, this plant also adds ornamental value to gardens due to its distinctive form. Standing at about 0.6 meters tall, Cruciata laevipes is easily recognizable in the landscape with its light requirements and ability to grow in a variety of soil types.
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What is Cruciata laevipes?
Cruciata laevipes, commonly known as Cruciata laevipes, is a perennial herb native to Belarus. This plant thrives in light and medium soils with a pH between 7 and 7.5, making it adaptable to various conditions but preferring dry to moist environments.
Growingconditions · propagation · uses
VCultivation
Cultivation
Cruciata laevipes thrives in well-drained to moist soils with a pH of 7–7.5 and prefers light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay) soil types. It is hardy in temperate regions but can be grown as an edible perennial, with its leaves being the main part used. This plant requires moderate water and should not be overwatered. It prefers partial to full sun, with a light requirement of 6/10. Propagate through division or seed sowing.
Light
6/10
Water
Dry, Moist
Soil
Light (sandy), Medium, Heavy (clay)
Life cycle
Perennial
Habit
Forb/herb
Mature size
0.6 m tall
Soil pH
7–7.5
Seasonal calendar
Northern hemisphere · UTC month is September
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For first-time growers
How to grow Cruciata laevipes for the first time
8steps
Start with Cruciata laevipes as a simple perennial herb, focusing on basic care and harvesting.
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What you'll need
A small plant or seeds, suitable soil, a container if needed, and water.
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Best time to plant
Plant in early spring after the last frost or in late summer for fall harvest.
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Soil and container prep
Use well-draining soil with a pH of 7–7.5, ensuring it's light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
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Sowing or transplanting
Direct sow seeds in the garden or start them indoors and transplant when large enough to handle.
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First two weeks
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Provide light shade if direct sun is intense.
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Ongoing care
Water regularly, especially during dry periods, and mulch around the plant to retain moisture.
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Harvest or pruning
Prune lightly in early spring to encourage new growth. Harvest leaves as needed for use in cooking.
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Common mistakes
Overwatering, planting in full sun, and neglecting regular pruning are common pitfalls.
VIEdible & utility
Edible & utility
Edible parts:Leaves
Edible uses: The leaves of Cruciata laevipes are edible and can be consumed both raw or cooked. Typically, they are used in salads for their fresh flavor or incorporated into soups and stews for added nutrition. The plant thrives in a soil pH between 7 and 7.5, making it suitable for gardens with neutral to slightly alkaline conditions.
Other uses:DyeFragrance
Contextrange · companions · related
VIIDistribution
30 native · 0 introduced
Distribution
30 native · 0 introducedDistribution across2 continents· 30 native
Europe18 regions
native (18)AlbaniaAustriaBelarusBelgiumBulgariaFranceGermanyGreeceHungaryItalyNetherlandsPolandPortugalRussiaSpainSwitzerlandUkraineUnited Kingdom
Asia2 regions
native (2)IranTurkey
Broader regions
native:East Aegean Is., Czechoslovakia, Transcaucasus, Turkey-in-Europe, West Himalaya, Yugoslavia
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