Doronicum Plantagineum Stamp Information
- Czechoslovakia
- 1960
- Multicolor
- Commemorative
- Face Value: 20h
Leopard’s Bane / Doronicum Plantagineum Facts
Doronicum plantagineum is a species of perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the family Asteraceae, native to Europe and western Asia.
Doronicum plantagineum is also known by several common names, including plantain-leaved doronicum, plantain-leaved leopard’s bane, plantain-leaved false leopardbane, and Plantain-leaved hawksbeard.
The plant typically grows to a height of 20-60 cm and produces large, daisy-like yellow flowers that bloom in early to mid-spring. The leaves are large and oval-shaped, with a slightly wrinkled texture, and are arranged in a basal rosette.
Doronicum plantagineum prefers well-drained soils and partial shade, and is often grown as an ornamental plant in gardens for its attractive flowers and foliage. The plant is also used in traditional herbal medicine to treat a variety of ailments, such as fever, coughs, and rheumatism. However, it should be noted that the plant contains toxic compounds and should not be consumed without proper medical guidance.
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