Introduction to Androsace umbellata (throat grass, white-flowered pearl grass, copper coin grass) and its care

Androsace umbellata (throat grass, white-flowered pearl grass, copper coin grass)

Scientific name: androsace umbellata

Family and genus: Primulaceae

Morphological characteristics: Perennial herb, the plant body has fine soft hairs, plant height 15~30 cm. Leaves heart-shaped, margins toothed. Flower scapes erect, umbels with 3~10 flowers, involucre 5~10, unequal in size; corolla white, lobes broadly ovate, equal in length to the calyx.

Ecological habits: Prefers moist, warm, sunny environments and fertile soil, often growing on mountain grasslands or roadsides. But whether on alpine grasslands or in river valley flats, as long as there is a tiny bit of thin soil it can take root and sprout. Its seeds can self-sow and propagate. It can also survive in ice and snow.

Flowering period: April~May.

Flower meaning: Holiness.

Landscape uses: Rock gardens, beside shrub clusters, ground cover.

Medicinal effects: The whole plant is used as medicine, can clear heat and detoxify, reduce swelling and relieve pain. Mainly treats tonsillitis, pharyngitis, oral inflammation, acute conjunctivitis, and traumatic injuries.

Androsace umbellata

Aliases: throat grass, white-flowered pearl grass, copper coin grass

Scientific name: Androsace umbellata

Family and genus: Primulaceae

Morphological characteristics: Perennial herb, the plant body has fine soft hairs, plant height 15~30 cm. Leaves heart-shaped, margins toothed. Flower scapes erect, umbels with 3~10 flowers, involucre 5~10, unequal in size; corolla white, lobes broadly ovate, equal in length to the calyx.

Ecological habits: Prefers moist, warm, sunny environments and fertile soil, often growing on mountain grasslands or roadsides. But whether on alpine grasslands or in river valley flats, as long as there is a tiny bit of thin soil it can take root and sprout. Its seeds can self-sow and propagate. It can also survive in ice and snow.

Flowering period: April~May.

Flower meaning: Holiness.

Landscape uses: Rock gardens, beside shrub clusters, ground cover.

Medicinal effects: The whole plant is used as medicine, can clear heat and detoxify, reduce swelling and relieve pain. Mainly treats tonsillitis, pharyngitis, oral inflammation, acute conjunctivitis, and traumatic injuries.

Introduction to Androsace umbellata and key care points

Androsace umbellata (throat grass, white-flowered pearl grass, copper coin grass)

Scientific name: Androsace umbellata

Family and genus: Primulaceae

Morphological characteristics: Perennial herb, the plant body has fine soft hairs, plant height 15~30 cm. Leaves heart-shaped, margins toothed. Flower scapes erect, umbels with 3~10 flowers, involucre 5~10, unequal in size; corolla white, lobes broadly ovate, equal in length to the calyx.

Ecological habits: Prefers moist, warm, sunny environments and fertile soil, often growing on mountain grasslands or roadsides. But whether on alpine grasslands or in river valley flats, as long as there is a tiny bit of thin soil it can take root and sprout. Its seeds can self-sow and propagate. It can also survive in ice and snow.

Flowering period: April~May.

Flower meaning: Holiness.

Landscape uses: Rock gardens, beside shrub clusters, ground cover.

Medicinal effects: The whole plant is used as medicine, can clear heat and detoxify, reduce swelling and relieve pain. Mainly treats tonsillitis, pharyngitis, oral inflammation, acute conjunctivitis, and traumatic injuries.