Trilisa odoratissima (Walter ex J. F. Gmel.) Cass. |
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Botanical Name |
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Trilisa odoratissima (Walter ex J. F. Gmel.) Cass. |
English
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Vanilla Plant |
Synonym(s) |
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Liatris odoratissima Michx., Carphephorus odoratissimus (J. F. Gmel.) H. J.-C. Hebert. |
Family |
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Asteraceae |
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General Info
| Description |
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A stout erect herb 2 to 3 feet high with smooth, thick, entire leaves 4 to 10 inches long and 1 to 1% inches wide. The small purple flowers are borne, 5 to 10 in a head, in branched, rather flat-topped clusters. |
| Herb Effects |
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Demulcent, diaphoretic, diuretic, stimulant and tonic (leaves) |
Pharmacology
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For coughs, malaria, neuroses (leaves) |
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