Bitterroot (Latin: Lewisia cotyledon) is not poisonous. But it also has no healing effect, as the name might suggest. This can be attributed to the yellow gentian (Gentiana lutea), which is also popularly known as bitterroot.
Bitterroot has neither healing powers nor bitter substances
The Lewisia, on the other hand, is also known as the porcelain rose and is a very decorative ornamental plant. There are hardy and frost-sensitive varieties in different colors. The porcelain rose loves a sunny location and is easy to care for, but does not tolerate waterlogging. With the help of daughter rosettes, propagation is relatively easy and uncomplicated. Frost-sensitive varieties are best overwintered in a conservatory or greenhouse.
The essentials in brief:
- non-toxic
- no healing effect
- do not confuse with the yellow gentian (similar name)
- easy propagation by daughter rosettes
- sunny location
- Avoid waterlogging
tips
Bitterroot is not poisonous, but neither is it a medicinal herb, as the name might suggest.