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, savannah and forest. Growing best in soft loamy soil.
- Life Cycle
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
- Religious
