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Lungwort/Navadni pljučnik
Pulmonaria officinalis
46.1784, 14.595
Field Notes
Description:
Bell-shaped flowers, changing from pink to blue, white blotched, ovate, hairy, green leaves. About 30cm in height.
Habitat:
Native to Europe. Shady, moist grassland, hedgerows and woods in sun or shade.
Notes:
Also called Jerusalem cowslip, soldiers and sailors and pljučnik in slovenian. Name comes from Latin "pulmones" meaning lungs. Its common name "lungwort" refers to the mottled leaves' supposed resemblance to lungs. According to the 16/17th century Doctrine of Signatures this meant the plant should be prescribed for lung compaints. It was also used to treat coughs, bronchitis and sore throats. It can be used medicinally and culinary, today it is used as an ingredient of the alcholic drink vermouth.
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PublishedApril 20, 2013
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