Family: Asteraceae Aster Family
Genus: Eupatorium Thoroughwort
Large genus of perennial herbs shrubs. The genus is native to temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere.
Scientific Name: Eupatorium perfoliatum L.
Common Name(s): Common Boneset, Boneset, Thoroughwort
Growth Type: perennial
Species Description: This native plant is one of the most popular domestic medicines which treats ailments such as the cold or influenza. This plant is also noteable due to its strange arrangement of leaves.
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ID: Hrb-EUPPE-001
Source: 35mm slide (photo)
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Keyword(s): flowering, inflorescense, leaf
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