Woodland Pinedrops (Pterospora andromeda)
At a glance
- Exposure
- Full sun
Cultivation
222028
Edible uses
Stems - raw or cooked.
Medicinal uses
The stems and berries are astringent, disinfectant and haemostatic. An infusion of the roots has been used in the treatment of gonorrhoea.
Habitat
Pine woods
Native range
N. America