If you want to support us, we would be happy if you find something in our Nordic Shop: Greater burnet - Sanguisorba officinalis https://www.nordischer-shop.at/produk... German name: Greater burnet Synonyms: Blood droplets Botanical name: Sanguisorba officinalis Family: Rosaceae Perennial, distinctive giant and important butterfly plant Native, particularly picturesque meadow plant Height of foliage: approx. 50 - 80 cm Height of flower: approx. 100 - 160 (200) cm Flowering time: June - August Flower: dark red flower heads in upright, picturesquely overhanging inflorescences. Between 20 and 40 flowers are in an inflorescence. The flower has no petals, because the dark red sepals are developed into a display apparatus (head). Fruit/seeds: quite usable self-seeding in a suitable location. The seeds fall off quite quickly after ripening. Leaf: the pinnate leaf is reminiscent of a rowan tree Autumn color: yellow Growth: flower buds floating on thin stems rise from the bushy tuft of leaves Use in the garden: as a solitary plant or in impressive groups. Ideal for fairly heavy and fresh soils. Trough: easy to grow in a large trough Habitat, location: in sunny to slightly shady locations, e.g. in wet meadows or wet ditches, preferably on slightly acidic subsoil In the Central Alps it can rise to an altitude of 2300 meters. The Great Burnet is a typical species of intermittently moist wet and moorland meadows. Soil: fresh to moist, nutrient-rich, even heavy, loamy soils are well suited. Combination: Meadow cranesbill, meadow iris, marsh marigold, lesser moor grass, giant moor grass, angelica, hemp agrimony, woody agrimony, yellow loosestrife, purple loosestrife, switchweed. Benefits for animals: The nectar-bearing disk flowers are actively visited by many different species of insect. Hoverflies and butterflies are particularly fond of them. But our honey bees also like the flowers very much. More unusual insects such as leather bugs are also regularly encountered. Culinary delights: The basic taste of the leaves and shoot tips is somewhat firmer but milder than that of the quite spicy lesser burnet. The root of the Central European species can be dried and ground into a type of flour, which is mixed into bread dough. The aromatic leaves can be used until the beginning of summer for salads, leafy vegetable dishes, purees or egg dishes. Also great for herb butter or for making lemonade or as pressed juice. Uses: Previously used more frequently as a medicinal herb. Today, it is unjustly little known. Its antibacterial, pain-relieving, anti-inflammatory and generally strengthening effects are well known. The burnet can be particularly helpful for inflammations in the mouth, throat and intestines. An excellent digestive tea can be brewed from the leaves, which can also help with diarrhea. The crushed root or herb can be applied to minor burns or bleeding (tannin content). The plant was formerly used as a hemostatic remedy, as evidenced by the genus name (= blood-absorbing). All information on use, culinary properties or suspected healing effects are provided without guarantee. The information is purely informative and is not intended to encourage the reader to self-medicate, but to provide an overview of the current state of knowledge. Liability with regard to use is excluded. Enjoy watching and a big thank you for always being there. Markus and Cosima's video contains advertising and product placements. The links are so-called affiliate links. If you buy something through these links, we will receive a small commission. Of course, you will not have to pay more for it.