Laser trilobum - Gladich

Family:	Umbelliferae
Habit:	Perennial
Height:	1.2
Synonyms:	Siler trilobum. Crantz.
Range:	C. and E. Europe.

Laser trilobum (Gladich) is a Perennial which grows to a height of 1.2m . It has a hardness rating of 0.
The flowers from this plant are hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and they are pollinated by Insects

Soil Information

Gladich will grow in light (sandy),medium (loamy),hard (clay) soil. It is not necessary for the soil to be well drained.
The soil prefers the following PH / acid levels :
- pH of less than 6, Acidic soils
- pH between 6 and 8, Neutral soils
- pH greater than 8, Basic soils
Gladich prefers moist soils

Ideal Planting Locations

Gladich can grow in semi or areas with no shade.

Light forest margins, especially on calcareous soils[74].

Planting places suited to this plant described below.

• Grows within a woodland garden
• Grows on a sunny edge
• Works within dappled Shade

Cultivation Details

We have very little information on this plant and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it should succeed outdoors in most areas of the country. It is likely to prefer a well-drained calcareous soil.

Edible Uses*

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Edible Rating: 2/5
The stem[183] and the seed[2, 105, 177] are said to be edible though no further details are known. The water in which the leaves have been cooked is drunk as a wine and is very refreshing[183]. The seed is used as a condiment[183].

• Condiment - the various plants that are used as flavourings, either as herbs, spices or condiments.
• Drink - not including plant saps, tea or coffee substitutes.
• Seed - includes nuts, cereals, peas and beans.
• Stem - this often intergrades into leaves.

Medicinal Uses*

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Medicinal Rating: 0/5
None known

Propagation

Seed - we have no information on this species but suggest sowing the seed in spring in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Division could be tried in the spring.

Scented parts of the plants

Seed :

Known Hazards

None known

Other Uses

An essential oil is obtained from the seed and umbels[74].

• Essential - Essential oils that are used in perfumery, medicines, paint solvents, insect repellents etc.

Cultivars

no recorded cultivars

References

Flora Europaea
?
Author: ?
Rating:
Publisher : An immense work in 6 volumes (including the index). The standard reference flora for europe, it is very terse though and with very little extra information. Not for the casual reader.
Date of Publication : 1964

Flora of the USSR.
Komarov. V. L.
Author: Komarov. V. L.
Rating:
Publisher : An immense (25 or more large volumes) and not yet completed translation of the Russian flora. Full of information on plant uses and habitats but heavy going for casual readers.
Date of Publication : 1968

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