Trilisa odoratissima (Walter ex J. F. Gmel.) Cass.
Botanical Name
:
Trilisa odoratissima (Walter ex J. F. Gmel.) Cass.
English
Name
:
Vanilla Plant
Synonym(s)
:
Liatris odoratissima Michx., Carphephorus odoratissimus (J. F. Gmel.) H. J.-C. Hebert.
Family
:
Asteraceae
General Info
Description
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
Demulcent, diaphoretic, diuretic, stimulant and tonic (leaves)
Health Remedies 
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