DeWayfarer · 61-69, M
Unfortunately it (Sideritis plant) only grows on the European continent and temperate regions of Asia. 1,000 meter's or higher.
Getting anything from there now costs a pretty non existent penny, because of tariffs. 🫤
Was this grown from a seed from somewhere you got it?
Multiple sources have said this is a possibility and likely imported, which has other importation problems. Many states have their own importation laws on seeds.
I know my own mother smuggled in a root from Germany once. And was darn lucky she wasn't caught doing so. Unfortunately the root died here. 😞
Getting anything from there now costs a pretty non existent penny, because of tariffs. 🫤
Was this grown from a seed from somewhere you got it?
Multiple sources have said this is a possibility and likely imported, which has other importation problems. Many states have their own importation laws on seeds.
I know my own mother smuggled in a root from Germany once. And was darn lucky she wasn't caught doing so. Unfortunately the root died here. 😞
robingoodfellow · M
@DeWayfarer I bought the plant last year off a website. Might have been Growers Exchange, can't remember. I didn't think it would survive the winter here- and it was a very harsh winter. But it did surprisingly well and came back thriving.
DeWayfarer · 61-69, M
@robingoodfellow While the 1,000 meters (3,280 feet) isn't very high in altitude, noticed there was no upper limit.
The Sideritis plant very likely needs to be in a cold environment during the winter. You have both the Swiss Alps and the Carpathian mountains, some of the highest mountains in Europe, in those regions.
Heck it says in the Balkens and Romania (which is really a misnomer, Romania is in the Balkens) down below.
When I lived in the mountains I do believe I have seen a similar plant. However as soon as summer came, it just disappeared.
The Sideritis plant very likely needs to be in a cold environment during the winter. You have both the Swiss Alps and the Carpathian mountains, some of the highest mountains in Europe, in those regions.
Heck it says in the Balkens and Romania (which is really a misnomer, Romania is in the Balkens) down below.
When I lived in the mountains I do believe I have seen a similar plant. However as soon as summer came, it just disappeared.
greensnacks · F
robingoodfellow · M
@greensnacks seems like there are neverending uses for so many herbs
Magicianzini · M
robingoodfellow · M
@Magicianzini I'll have to read up about the root, thanks for that info
DeWayfarer · 61-69, M
@caccoon
... Its botanical name Sideritis translates literally to "he who is or has iron"
DeWayfarer · 61-69, M
@caccoon
Scientific Name of Sideritis
The scientific name for Sideritis is Sideritis spp., with various species under this genus. Some common species include:
Sideritis scardica: Often found in the Balkans and known for its medicinal properties.
Sideritis syriaca: Found in the Mediterranean region, used in teas and traditional remedies.
Sideritis romana: Native to Romania, also known for similar culinary and medicinal uses.
The scientific name for Sideritis is Sideritis spp., with various species under this genus. Some common species include:
Sideritis scardica: Often found in the Balkans and known for its medicinal properties.
Sideritis syriaca: Found in the Mediterranean region, used in teas and traditional remedies.
Sideritis romana: Native to Romania, also known for similar culinary and medicinal uses.
Munumbis · 46-50, M
Too bad it doesn't actually heal sword wounds. They must have been lousy with them.