Berberidaceae FAMILY

Epimedium grandiflorum

Edibility

2/5

Medicinal

3/5

Safety & Hazards

None known

Botanical Description

Epimedium grandiflorum is a perennial plant growing from a slowly spreading rhizomatous rootstock and forming a close cluster of stems up to 35cm tall. The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a food, medicine and source of materials. It is often grown as an ornamental, where it can be used as a ground cover.

Habitat & Origin

Origintemperate

Native RangeE. Asia - Japan

HabitatMoist deciduous woodlands in the hills[ 187 Title Perennials. Volumes 1 and 2. Publication Author Phillips. R. & Rix. M. Publisher Pan Books Year 1991 ISBN 0-330-30936-9 Description Photographs of over 3,000 species and cultivars of ornamental plants together with brief cultivation notes, details of habitat etc. , 280 Title The Genus Epimedium and other Herbaceous Berberidaceae Publication Author Stearn. W. T. Publisher The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Year 2002 ISBN 1 84246 039 0 Description An excellent book covering all the herbaceous members of the Berberidaceae. Gives cultivation details as well as detailed botanical descriptions. Very well illustrated with photographs, paintings and line drawings. ]. Calcareous rocks in moist woodland[ 58 Title Flora of Japan. (English translation) Publication Author Ohwi. G. Publisher Smithsonian Institution Year 1965 ISBN - Description The standard work. Brilliant, but not for the casual reader. ]. (This entry refers to sub-species E. grandiflorum higoense. Shimau.)