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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
- ^ USDA, NRCS (n.d.). "Triosteum aurantiacum". The PLANTS Database (plants.usda.gov). Greensboro, North Carolina: National Plant Data Team. Retrieved 10 May 2018.
- ^ "Triosteum aurantiacum". Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved 10 May 2018.
- ^ 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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