Cramp Root

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About

Common Names
Cramp Root
Classification
Herbaceous Flower
Description
The roots of this low bushy plant produce numerous white fleshed tubers. The flowers of the plant are large grey-blue four petal trumpets. The crushed leaves have a pleasant odour.

Ecology

Rarity
Uncommon
Distribution
Cramp Root may be found in subtropical to subarctic hills, plains, savannah and forest. Growing best in soft loamy soil.
Life Cycle

Related Species

Butter Root

Uses

Cultivation
None
Culinary
Cramp root is unsuitable as a food, since most cooking methods will not remove the toxic properties of the tubers.
Medicinal
Laxative - Efforts to produce a reliable medicinal laxative from Cramp Root have not been very successful.
Poison
Cramp root contains toxic compounds in the roots, which can cause intense intestinal pain, and has a laxative effect.

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