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==Description==
==Description==
;Common Names: <!--list common regional names-->
;Common Names: <!--list common regional names-->
;Classification:<!--Type of plant/herb/tree/fungi/shrub/moss/lichen/etc...-->
;Classification:Herbaceous, Flower, Fruit
<!--Description-->
Twin root grows in shaded forest conditions, and is known for its distinctive double taproot. The flesh of the root is mucilaginous, and an excellent source of starch. The flower of this plant, a small cluster of pink drops, is often used a laxative and vermifuge. The small green berries produced as fruit are acrid and find some use as a spice.
 


==Ecology==
==Ecology==
;Rarity:<!--Rarity by region-->
;Rarity:Common
;Distribution:<!--latitudes, climates, and biome-->
;Distribution:Sub-Tropical to sub-arctic forests.
;Life Cycle:<!--Life cycle, depredation-->
;Life Cycle:Annual, flowering in late summer to produce berries, which contain seeds dispersed by animal consumption. Twin Root can also be propagated from root cuttings.


==Uses==
==Uses==
;Cultivation:<!--If domesticated by any cultures-->
;Cultivation:wild
;Culinary:<!--culinary uses-->
;Culinary:edible (root), acrid spice (fruit)
;Medicinal:<!--Medicinal properties-->
;Medicinal:laxative (flowers), vermifuge (flowers)
;Other:<!-- other uses-->
;Other:glue (root)


==Culture==
==Culture==

Revision as of 01:20, 5 February 2019

Twin Root - Pen and Ink by Sebastian Romu

Description

Common Names
Classification
Herbaceous, Flower, Fruit

Twin root grows in shaded forest conditions, and is known for its distinctive double taproot. The flesh of the root is mucilaginous, and an excellent source of starch. The flower of this plant, a small cluster of pink drops, is often used a laxative and vermifuge. The small green berries produced as fruit are acrid and find some use as a spice.


Ecology

Rarity
Common
Distribution
Sub-Tropical to sub-arctic forests.
Life Cycle
Annual, flowering in late summer to produce berries, which contain seeds dispersed by animal consumption. Twin Root can also be propagated from root cuttings.

Uses

Cultivation
wild
Culinary
edible (root), acrid spice (fruit)
Medicinal
laxative (flowers), vermifuge (flowers)
Other
glue (root)

Culture

See Also