Durnishnik ordinary 10 PCS fresh seeds, Xanthium strumarium

🌱 Xanthium strumarium — Durnishnik ordinary, Durnishnik goiter

Xanthium strumarium is a fresh seed of an herbaceous annual plant in the family Asteraceae. This plant is a great choice for those looking for a unique herb to add to their garden or indoor space. The seeds are easy to grow and require minimal maintenance.

🌿 Botanical Description

Xanthium strumarium has a stiff, straight stem that is usually branched and can grow up to 120 cm high. The leaves are heart-shaped, 3-5 lobed, and have a pleasant apple smell when crushed. They are light green below and green above, with petioles up to 10 cm long. The flowers form unisexual and monoecious heads, collected in axillary spike-shaped inflorescences. The fruits are oval, oblong achenes, enclosed in a hard, prickly and tenacious shell, 1-2 cm in diameter.

🌾 Growing & Agrotechnics

• Sow seeds 1-2 cm deep in well-draining soil in late spring or early summer.
• Germination temperature: 20-25°C, germination time: 7-14 days.
• Soil type: well-draining, pH: 6.0-7.0.
• Watering: moderate, fertilization: balanced.
• USDA Hardiness Zone: 4-9, frost tolerance: moderate.

🗺️ Natural Growing Areas

Xanthium strumarium is native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa. It grows in dry to moist areas, often in sandy or clay soils, and can be found at elevations up to 1,500 meters.

✨ Interesting Facts

Xanthium strumarium has been used for centuries in traditional medicine to treat goitre and other health issues. The seeds contain a high amount of oil, which can be used for cooking and as a drying oil. The roots and leaves contain coloring yellow substances that can be used to color fabrics.

🪴 Uses

Xanthium strumarium seeds can be used as a food source, and the oil extracted from the seeds can be used for cooking and as a drying oil. The plant also has medicinal properties and can be used to treat various health issues.

🌸 Folk Names

Xanthium strumarium has several folk names, including goitre, common scabbard, sheep's thistle, and saluchnik.