Maralroot

Maralroot  (Leuzea)

The naming of the plant family to which Maralroot (Leuzea) belongs is subject to change. Some species are assigned to the genus Centaurea or Rhaponticum, while others continue to be called Maralroot. The genus Maralroot consists of species, whose flowers resemble those of thistles. They are plants for a sunny spot in dry to normal moist soil, where they will attract many insects. Maralroot fits well in a more natural planting. The roots of Maralroot have been used for centuries to increase overall vitality and develop muscle tissue.