Alchemilla vulgaris L.
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Alchemilla vulgaris

Family: ROSACEAE
Genus: Alchemilla
Species: vulgaris L.
Common names: Lady's mantle
Distribution summary: Europe
Habit: Perennial
Hardiness: H5 - Hardy; cold winter
Garden status: Currently grown
Garden location: Olive tree bed (O)
Reason for growing: Medicinal

Additional Notes

'Applied to wounds ... it stoppeth bleeding [including menstrual periods] ' and makes maidens breasts if overlarge, smaller and firmer.

Gerard, J. (1975). The Herbal or General History of Plants. New York: Fascimile Dover Publications Inc .

Europe, Eastern Europe, Northwest European Russia

Europe, Eastern Europe, Ukraine

Europe, Middle Europe, Austria

Europe, Middle Europe, Belgium

Europe, Middle Europe, Germany

Europe, Middle Europe, Hungary

Europe, Middle Europe, Netherlands

Europe, Middle Europe, Poland

Europe, Middle Europe, Slovakia

Europe, Middle Europe, Switzerland

Europe, Northern Europe, Denmark

Europe, Northern Europe, Finland

Europe, Northern Europe, Great Britain

Europe, Northern Europe, Iceland

Europe, Northern Europe, Norway

Europe, Northern Europe, Sweden

Europe, Southeastern Europe, Albania

Europe, Southeastern Europe, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Europe, Southeastern Europe, Bulgaria

Europe, Southeastern Europe, Czech Republic

Europe, Southeastern Europe, Greece

Europe, Southeastern Europe, Italy

Europe, Southeastern Europe, Romania

Europe, Southeastern Europe, Yugoslavia

Europe, Southwestern Europe, France

Europe, Southwestern Europe, Spain

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