Biology:Triosteum aurantiacum

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Short description: Species of flowering plant

Triosteum aurantiacum
Triosteum aurantiacum SCA-6622.jpg

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Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Dipsacales
Family: Caprifoliaceae
Genus: Triosteum
Species:
T. aurantiacum
Binomial name
Triosteum aurantiacum
E.P.Bicknell
Triosteum aurantiacum range.jpg
Triosteum aurantiacum range

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

Wikidata ☰ Q17435441 entry