Cramp Root
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- 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, savanna and forest. Growing best in soft loamy soil.
- Life Cycle
- Cramp root propagates from the tuberous roots after being disturbed by foraging animals. The flowers trigger hormonal changes in the roots to develop tubers, rather than developing into seed bearing structures.
Related Species
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.
History
- Cultural
- No significant cultural context.
- Religious
- Cramp root is not connected to any beliefs.
