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Orangefruit Horse Gentian

Triosteum aurantiacum E. P. Bickn.

Triosteum aurantiacum

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

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. ^ a b Samuel Hein. "Orange-Fruited Horse Gentian (Triosteum aurantiacum)". Plant-of-the-week. USDA Forest Service. Retrieved 10 May 2018.
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Triosteum aurantiacum: Brief Summary

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

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