Stillingia sylvatica
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| Stillingia sylvatica | |
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| Soil pH: | 5.6-8.4 |
| Height: | 3' |
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| Tea: | Yes |
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Stillingia sylvatica (common name: queen's delight)
Cultivation: 207142
Range: N. America
Habitat: Sandy prairies, open woods and open ground in Texas[1].
Medicinal: The root is antiemetic, astringent[2]. A decoction has been used to treat bird sickness, diarrhoea, vomiting and appetite loss in children and in adults[2]. It has also been used to treat menstruation sickness, yellow eyes and skin weakness[2]. A decoction or tincture of the root has been used to treat the worst forms of venereal disease[2].
Soil: Can grow in light, medium, and heavy soils.
Flower Type: Monoecious
Known Hazards: The latex in the sap can cause blistering on the skin[1].
Large doses of the plant are said to be toxic[1].
Also Known As: Stillingia angustifolia.
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Diggs, George and Barney Lipscomb. Illustrated Flora of North Central Texas. Botanical Research Institute, 1999.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Moerman, Daniel. Native American Ethnobotany. Timber Press, 1998.