Mercurialis — 3 species
Botanical species in the genus Mercurialis recorded in the PlantPeers database.
EdibleMedicinal
Mercurialis annua
Mercurialis annua
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Cultivation
A common garden weed in Britain, it should need little encouragement. When well suited, it tends to spread itself around too freely for most people's tastes. It dislikes growing in shady positions.
Full cultivation guide →AnnualView Details
Medicinal
Mercurialis perennis
Mercurialis perennis
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Cultivation
Prefers a humus rich soil. Dog's mercury is a very invasive and common hedgerow plant, it should not be necessary to cultivate it. Male and female plants usually grow in separate clumps, the females being less common.
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