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Geranium tuberosum

Geranium tuberosum
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Geranium tuberosum (Geranium tuberosum) — botanical photograph
Pl. 9A3F — Geranium tuberosum
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Prezentare

Geranium tuberosum, cunoscut sub numele de geranium tuberos, este o plantă perenicolă nativă în zone precum Albania, Algerie, Bulgaria, Cipru, Franța, Grecia, Iran și Irak. Înflorșează în suporturi umede, luate în general la semnele de lumină (sandy), medii sau grele (clay) cu un pH între 7,5 și 8, fiind adaptabil dar preferând condițiile ușor alcaline. Această plantă este valorificată pentru rădăcinile sale edibile, care pot fi consumate ca parte a cumpărăturilor locale. Caracteristicile distincte ale acestui plant includ sistemul său de rădăcini tuberice și capacitatea sa de creștere în diferite habitaturi din domeniul său nativ, de la Mediterană până în Asia Centrală.

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What is Geranium tuberosum?

Geranium tuberosum, cunoscut sub numele de geranium tuberos, este o plantă perenicolă nativă în zone precum Albania, Algerie, Bulgaria, Cipru, Franța, Grecia, Iran și Irak.

What is Geranium tuberosum used for?

Traditionally used for immune support. Each claim is evidence-rated — see Section II for full citations.

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Beneficii și dovezi

1 claim · traditional-use context
Traditional-use context
These notes are presented as ethnobotanical context. No cited clinical references are catalogued for this plant yet.
  • Geranium tuberosum has been traditionally used in European herbal medicine to support the immune system, often prepared as a decoction. Its roots are believed to enhance resistance against common ailments.

    The mechanism by which Geranium tuberosum supports immunity is not fully characterised but may involve compounds that modulate inflammatory responses and stimulate immune cells.

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Cultivare

Geranium tuberosum se dezvolte în lumină ușoară sau parțial închisă și preferă suporturi umede, bine aeriate care sunt luate în general la semnele de lumină (sandy), medii sau grele (clay). Este durabil în zone temperate cu un ciclu perenicol, atingând înălțimi de 0,3 metri. Plantul poate fi propagoat prin diviziunea rădăcinilor. Pentru cele mai bune rezultate, mențineți un pH al suportului între 7,5 și 8. Părți edibile incluzionează rădăcinile, care sunt adesea folosite pentru proprietățile lor gustative.
Light
8/10
Water
Moist
Soil
Light (sandy), Medium, Heavy (clay)
Hardiness
7-10
Life cycle
Perennial
Mature size
0.3 m tall
Soil pH
7.5–8
Seasonal calendar
Northern hemisphere · UTC month is November
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For first-time growers

How to grow Geranium tuberosum for the first time

8steps

Start with simple soil and basic care for a successful beginner's Geranium tuberosum garden.

  1. 1

    What you'll need

    A small pot, quality potting mix, and seeds or young plants.

  2. 2

    Best time to plant

    Plant in spring after the last frost, when temperatures are mild.

  3. 3

    Soil and container prep

    Use a well-draining soil mix with a pH of 7.5–8. Ensure containers have drainage holes.

  4. 4

    Sowing or transplanting

    Direct sow seeds outdoors in the prepared soil, or start young plants indoors before planting.

  5. 5

    First two weeks

    Water regularly to keep the soil moist but not waterlogged. Place in a sunny spot.

  6. 6

    Ongoing care

    Provide full sun and regular watering. Fertilize lightly every few months with a balanced plant food.

  7. 7

    Harvest or pruning

    Prune back after flowering to encourage new growth and prevent the plant from becoming leggy.

  8. 8

    Common mistakes

    Overwatering, planting in heavy soil, not providing enough sunlight, neglecting to prune.

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Edible & utility

Edible parts:Root
Edible uses: The root of Geranium tuberosum is edible and can be prepared in various ways. It is typically used raw or cooked, though specific cooking methods are not detailed here. The root can also be dried for later use.
Contextrange · companions · related
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Distribuție

24 native · 0 introduced
Distribution across3 continents· 24 native
Europe9 regions
native (9)AlbaniaBulgariaCyprusFranceGreeceItalyRomaniaRussiaUkraine
Asia5 regions
native (5)IranIraqPalestineTurkeyTurkmenistan
Africa3 regions
native (3)AlgeriaLibyaTunisia
Broader regions
native:Kriti, Lebanon-Syria, Sinai, Transcaucasus, Yugoslavia
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Geranium tuberosum (Geranium tuberosum) — botanical photograph
Geranium tuberosum (Geranium tuberosum)
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