Łódź, Stoki

The species is endemic from Europe to Asia, but introduced throughout the world. The pollinator is Apis mellifera. Ornamental plant. Bees feeding plant. Edible plant - leaves raw or cooked; they have occasionally been used in salads; young plant tops can be used in salads, older ones are cooked as a potherb. Herbal plant - the whole plant is astringent and cytostatic; it is a popular remedy for diarrhoea, stimulates the kidneys and has a reputation in the treatment of cancer; a poultice of the crushed leaves has been used in the treatment of boils and carbuncles. Useful plant - the plant is planted into 'green roof' and 'green wall' systems.