Aruncus dioicus, commonly known as Goat’s Beard, is a beautiful and versatile plant for your garden. This robust perennial herb can grow up to 2 meters tall and produces large, elongated, terminal panicles of tiny, white flowers that are both fragrant and visually stunning.
Goat’s Beard is a shade-loving plant that thrives in moist, rich soil. It makes an excellent groundcover for shaded areas and can be used to hold invasive plants at bay. It also has a variety of medicinal uses, with the poulticed root being applied to bee stings and a tea made from the roots used to allay bleeding after childbirth, reduce profuse urination, and treat a range of conditions from stomach pains to fevers.
In addition to its ornamental and medicinal qualities, Goat’s Beard has been used by Indigenous Peoples as a diuretic, a poultice, and to treat blood diseases, smallpox, and sore throats. Early settlers used the aromatic stems and roots as a substitute for tropical ginger.
If you’re looking for a plant that’s beautiful, versatile, and has a rich history of medicinal and cultural significance, consider adding Aruncus dioicus to your garden today!
References
https://ibis.geog.ubc.ca/biodiversity/eflora/
https://www.wildflower.org/plants/
http://www.naturalmedicinalherbs.net/
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