Triosteum aurantiacum

Triosteum aurantiacum, also known as orangefruit horse-gentian, is a perennial[1] species of Triosteum native to North America. [2]

Triosteum aurantiacum

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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Dipsacales
Family: Caprifoliaceae
Genus: Triosteum
Species:
T. aurantiacum
Binomial name
Triosteum aurantiacum
Triosteum aurantiacum range

Growth

Triosteum aurantiacum may grow from 2 to 4 feet (0.6 to 1.2 m) in height.[3]

Use

Triosteum aurantiacum has been used to treat a variety of medical issues by Native Americans, and can be used as a coffee substitute when roasted.[3]

References

  1. USDA, NRCS (n.d.). "Triosteum aurantiacum". The PLANTS Database (plants.usda.gov). Greensboro, North Carolina: National Plant Data Team. Retrieved 10 May 2018.
  2. "Triosteum aurantiacum". Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved 10 May 2018.
  3. Samuel Hein. "Orange-Fruited Horse Gentian (Triosteum aurantiacum)". Plant-of-the-week. USDA Forest Service. Retrieved 10 May 2018.
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