Voronets (plant): description, reproduction, care, photo

In group plantings, especially in shaded places, the crow is very well looked. The plant, inconspicuous during flowering, acquires an ornamental appearance closer to the autumn, when it is covered with shiny bright red, white or black berries.

Description of the plant

It is perennial, reaching a height of up to 1 meter, found mainly in mixed or coniferous forests, in wet valleys. Its large three-sectioned leaves have a rich green color and form lush curtains. In June, the plant appears plain-looking small white flowers. Voronets refers to plants that are effective with their fruits. In early August, it is decorated with brushes of large glossy berries. In favorable conditions on one bush can be up to several dozen brushes. The fruits of the voronets are poisonous.

Kinds

In the territory of Russia, there are 3 species of this plant.

1. Red-breasted crow. It prefers weakly acidic nutrient and moist soils. Branching leafy stems up to 70 cm in height form beautiful bushes. Fruits differ bright red color, less often white and plentiful fruit bearing. More common in the European and Asian part of our country, in the forest zone. Voronets red frost-proof, can perfectly winter without shelter. It looks great in group plantings created in shaded places.
2. Voronets pointed. It is distinguished by wide triangular with pointed tip leaves, sometimes reaching up to 50 cm in length. Fruits the size of a pea have a black shiny color.
3. The Voronets are spiky, or, as it is also called, the Voronec spiny. This species is found most often. High stems of this plant are smooth, at the base are covered with brown scales. Berry-like multifamous fruits of rich black color appear in August-September.

Reproduction

Gardeners use, as a rule, a vegetative method when propagating Voronets. It is best to deal with this early spring. It is not recommended to transplant a plant too often, since the adaptation period after transplantation lasts a very long time. And only a sparrow crow is a plant that has weak vegetative reproduction. Therefore, it is mainly propagated by seeds that require pre-stratification at a temperature of 1 to 3 degrees for three months. Grow sprouts in a room that is warm enough. In nature, the plant is also mainly propagated by seeds. Scattering of seeds is facilitated by birds and many animals. Seedlings develop very slowly - only 2 years after sowing they begin to germinate. Flowering begins only after 3-4 years.

Growing and maintenance conditions

Voronets - a plant unpretentious. It is important for it to have a fertile and moist soil, but it will also grow on a poor in composition and drying soil, but, maybe, a little slower will the development process. In more favorable conditions the plant will grow faster and will be pleased with abundant fruit bearing. For him, acid friable soils are well-suited, well moistened and rich in nutrients. The root system of the plant is shallow, so other planting from the neighborhood with it does not suffer. Voronets does not require rejuvenating fission, transplantation, but if there is such a need, then transplant it is not difficult.

Adult plants do not need the gardener's close attention, except for watering during the dry season. If they are located near trees and shrubs, then the fallen leaves, rotting, serve as a supplier of nutrients. Young, newly planted plants must be weeded, regularly watered and mulched the soil near them. Voronets has frost resistance, so it tolerates winter well, without requiring shelter.

Healing properties

Despite the fact that all parts of the Voronets are poisonous in themselves, its therapeutic effect on the human body has long been known. It is important to observe the necessary proportions in order not to cause poisoning, which can be accompanied by nausea, vomiting and clouding of consciousness. Due to the presence in this plant of a large number of alkaloids, vitamin C, trans-aconitic acid, saponins and fatty oils, it is used to treat diseases of the cardiovascular and central nervous systems, with increased excitability and general weakness of the body. Voronets is a plant known for its ability to also normalize pressure, improve sleep, relax intestinal muscles, etc. There are results on the therapy of a disease such as inoperable stomach cancer. Almost all parts of this plant have healing properties.

The root helps people suffering from asthma, and also it is used to get rid of unpleasant sensations in menopause, menstruation delay, pulmonary tuberculosis, skin problems. A decoction of it can cure toothache. Fruits and leaves of the plant are recommended to use for the treatment of gynecological diseases, stomach and bowel ulcers and as an antitumor agent. The leaves of Voronets are used as a poultice for skin abscesses.

In order for the healing effect of the Voronets to be more effective, it is necessary to properly harvest those or other parts of this plant. It is recommended to harvest the grass in May or June. Dry the harvested raw materials in the shade under the awning, avoiding direct sunlight. The roots can be harvested both in early spring and in autumn. Rhizomes are digged and thoroughly washed from the ground and damaged parts, and then dried in a special dryer at a temperature of no more than 40 ° C.

Use a crow as a remedy should be very cautious, given that this plant is poisonous and can cause poisoning even in the dried form.

Contraindications

The use of drugs based on voronets is contraindicated in pregnant and lactating women, young children. Abuse of these drugs can cause skin ulcers, damage to mucous membranes, vomiting and shortness of breath.

In a landscape design, a crow is often used. Photos of the compositions with this plant show how successful the partner is for many garden crops. At the end of summer, when most of the plants have finished the flowering period, the bright fruits of the Voronec delight the eye with their beauty, decorating the garden and adding color to the flower gardens.