{"product_id":"semences-aralie-hispide-b2b","title":"POS : Bristly Sarsaparilla","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"#shopify-section-template--15422973542651__1637951897fd6781f7\"\u003eFor successful seedlings,\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"#shopify-section-template--15422973542651__1637951897fd6781f7\"\u003e see the growing notes at the bottom of the page!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--\ntd {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBristly sarsaparilla (\u003cem\u003eAralia hispida\u003c\/em\u003e) is a perennial subshrub in the Araliaceae family. It typically grows to a height of 30 to 90 cm. Its erect stems, often tinged with red, are covered in stiff bristles. The leaves are alternate and compound, with toothed leaflets. Flowering occurs from June to September, producing umbels of small white flowers. The fruits are spherical drupes, initially green and turning dark purple at maturity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis species is adapted to poor, dry, and well-drained soils, often sandy or rocky. It is commonly found in clearings, forest edges, and disturbed grounds. It is drought-tolerant and prefers sunny locations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: Calibri,Arial; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; font-style: normal;\" data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: Calibri,Arial; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\" data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/akene.ca\/en\/blogs\/publications-in-english\/i-the-sociability-index-of-plants-an-essential-tool-for-designing-sustainable-natural-landscapes\" title=\"Sociability index of plants\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSociability index\u003c\/a\u003e: 3 to 4 \u003c\/strong\u003e→ Indicates the plant’s behaviour in space and its interactions with other plants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedicinal and culinary uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTraditionally, the roots of bristly sarsaparilla have been used to prepare infusions or decoctions with diuretic, tonic, and sudorific properties. They have also been used to flavour fermented beverages such as root beer. However, due to the presence of potentially toxic compounds, their use should be approached with caution and under supervision.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEcological roles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBristly sarsaparilla helps stabilize soil with its spreading root system. Its flowers attract a variety of pollinators, including bees, hoverflies, and certain beetles. It plays a role in supporting biodiversity in open and disturbed habitats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eBristly sarsaparilla seeds require scarification and\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/akene.ca\/en\/blogs\/publications-in-english\/stratification-froide-des-semences-indigenes\" title=\"Stratification\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecold stratification\u003c\/a\u003e to ensure germination. See the \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003egrowing notes below for more details.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eAkène cannot assume any responsibility for the use of plants for therapeutic purposes. Always seek advice from a professional before using a medicinal or edible plant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--\ntd {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e","brand":"Akène, semences indigènes","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":47781418270971,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0605\/9291\/4683\/files\/aralia-hispida-1.jpg?v=1757957761","url":"https:\/\/akene.ca\/en\/products\/seeds-bristly-sarsaparilla-aralia-hispida-1","provider":"Akène, semences indigènes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}