Falcaria vulgaris
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Apiales |
| Family: | Apiaceae |
| Subfamily: | Apioideae |
| Tribe: | Careae |
| Genus: | Falcaria Fabr. |
| Species: | F. vulgaris
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| Falcaria vulgaris | |
Falcaria vulgaris, the sickleweed[1] or longleaf,[2] is the sole species in the genus Falcaria. It is a biennial herb of the spherical shape. Blossoms in June–July. Grows in Europe, Siberia, Middle East, Northern Africa, North and South Americas. Contains alkaloids, carotene, vitamin C, proteins.
Its use as an alternative medicine may offer several advantages, especially in the treatment of stomach and skin ulcers, diabetes, infections, and liver and kidney disorders.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ USDA, NRCS (n.d.). "Falcaria vulgaris". The PLANTS Database (plants.usda.gov). Greensboro, North Carolina: National Plant Data Team. Retrieved 19 January 2016.
- ^ BSBI List 2007 (xls). Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland. Archived from the original (xls) on 26 June 2015. Retrieved 17 October 2014.
- ^ Therapeutic applications and characteristics of Falcaria vulgaris in traditional medicine and experimental studies
- ^ "Целебные Травы | РЕЗАК ОБЫКНОВЕННЫЙ - Falcaria vulgaris Bernh".
External links
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Data related to Falcaria at Wikispecies
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