pignut
Also known as: earth nut; earth chestnut
The pignut has ferny, carrot-like, basalfoliage in spring and in April and June carries delicate, white, umbel flowers on stems reaching less than 30cm. The small round tuber is a food for badger and human foragers alike
Scientific classification
- Species
- pignut (Conopodium majus)
- Genus
- Conopodium
- Family
- Apiaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Columnar upright
- Habit
- Spring · Summer
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of pignut
Distribution map
Europe
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of pignut
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pignut care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed
Growing
GrowingPrefers dryish conditions, well-drained and slightly acidic soils. Found naturally in open grassland and woods
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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