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Salad Burnet (Sanguisorba minor)

Salad Burnet (Sanguisorba minor) is a hardy perennial herb with cucumber-flavored leaves, ideal for culinary use. It grows 30-60 cm tall, thriving in full sun to partial

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Sunlight

Full sun to partial shade for best growth and flavor.

Watering

Prefers consistently moist soil, tolerates some drought once established.

Soil

Well-drained, average to poor soil, pH 6.0-7.0.

Temperature

Hardy, prefers cool to moderate temperatures (15-25°C).

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Low fertilizer needs; apply sparingly if soil is poor.

Care Requirements

Light

Full sun to partial shade for best growth and flavor.

Water

Prefers consistently moist soil, tolerates some drought once established.

Soil

Well-drained, average to poor soil, pH 6.0-7.0.

Temperature

Hardy, prefers cool to moderate temperatures (15-25°C).

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Low fertilizer needs; apply sparingly if soil is poor.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Herb

Plant Category

Flowering, Foliage, Medicinal, Ornamental, Vegetable

Plant Place Type

Ground, Garden, Pot, Groundcover

Plant Environment

Outdoor

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

30-60 cm

Spread

30-45 cm

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

Winter dormancy

Leaf Color

Green, Blue-green

Leaf Type

Pinnately compound

Flower Size

1-2 cm

Optimal Sunlight Lux

50000

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Synonyms
Blitum sanguisorba (L.) Pritz.
Pimpinella sanguisorba (L.) Gaertn.
Poterium minus (Scop.) Gray
Poterium sanguisorba L.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderRosales
  • familyRosaceae
  • genusSanguisorba
  • speciesSanguisorba minor
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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Edible

Yes

Non-toxic to humans and pets; leaves are edible.

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