Taxonomy

• Family Name: Apiaceae
• Botanical Name: Azorella trifurcata (probable species)
• Common Name: cushion bolax, cushion plant, three forked emerald carpet

Description

The root of this plant is sometimes harvested from the wild for local use as food and a medicine. It is grown as an ornamental in gardens, valued especially for its mat-forming habit.

It is also used to make essential oils who’s antibacterial and insect-repellent activities are proven to provide good repellant values against insects.

Toxicity

None reported.

References:

rhs.org.uk

garden.org

temperate.theferns.info

pfaf.org

sciencedirect.com

aspca.org

Synonyms:

Azorella glebaria misapplied

Bolax trifurcata 

Chamitis trifurcata

Heterotypic Synonyms:

Azorella albida 

Azorella caespitosa 

Azorella crassifolia 

Azorella gilliesii 

Azorella rahmeri 

Azorella trifurcata var. normalis 

Azorella trifurcata var. rahmeri 

Azorella trifuscata 

Azorella triscuspidata 

Azorella utriculata 

Bolax caespitosa 

Bolax gilliesii 

Chamitis complicata 

Chamitis tricuspidata 

Fischera caespitosa

Disclaimer: Vancouver Island Master Gardeners Association (VIMGA) does not advise or recommend herbs for medicinal or health use. Any information in the recommended resources should be regarded as being for educational purposes only and should not be considered as a recommendation or an endorsement of any medical or health treatment.