A tall plant with glossy, narrow evergreen leaves. Produces small yellow-green flowers. Remains green throughout the winter in the mid-Atlantic region. Reported to be a repellent to moles and gophers when planted in a hedge around a garden due to the irritating sap in the roots. WeâÂ?™d like to hear your experience. Self sows readily. Warning: Keep out of reach of children: the seeds are poisonous if ingested. Handling with gloves is recommended: this plant has a milky acrid sap that is irritating to the skin. Medicinal: The milky latex sap has been used topically to remove moles and warts from the skin.
Garden Medicinals offers over 220 varieties of medicinal and culinary herb seeds, roots, potato onions, specialty garlic varieties, and select heirloom vegetable and ethnic flower seed. All seeds are non-gmo, open-pollinated and untreated. Most seeds are naturally grown and a few are certified organic. Our vegetable seeds do especially well in hot, humid climates where vegetable production can be difficult. Our herb selection also includes dormant root stock of ginger, ginseng, goldenseal, black cohosh, false unicorn, and wild yam.
Note: Medicinal uses of herbs mentioned in our store are not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. Please see a qualified medical practitioner for diagnosis if you have a health problem.
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