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Agrimony

Agrimony
Characteristics
Long spires make this an unusual member of the rose family. Between 20 and 80 cm tall. The leaflets have a grey-green, hairy underside and are coarsely toothed.

Agrimony
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(g´rm´´n), any plant of the genus Agrimonia, perennials of the family Rosaceae (rose family) native to north temperate zones, to Brazil, and to Africa.

Synonyms: common agrimony, church steeples, cockeburr, cocklebur, stickwort, sticklewort

Order: Rosaceae ...

Hemp Agrimony health benefits (Eupatoria cannabium - Fam. Asteraceae)
Popular names: hemp agrimony.

Hemp agrimony
Eupatorium capillifolium 'Elegant Feather'
Genus: Eupatorium
Species: capillifolium
Cultivar: 'Elegant Feather' ...

Agrimony
(Agrimonia Eupatoria LINN.)
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Agrimony ...

Agrimony leaves are used to make a common beverage in France. It was once used as a substitute or addition to tea.
Common Names
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Small-flowered agrimony is uncommon in Connecticut; until recently, it was listed as a species of special concern. This plant was photographed in New England Wild Flower Society's rare plants garden.

Similar Species: Beaked Agrimony (A. rostellata) is less hairy and the leaves have more rounded teeth. It's range extends further south.
Small-flowered Agrimony (A. parviflora) has 11 to 15 leaflets which are narrow and elongated.

Agrimony
Agrimonia eupatoria
MEDICINAL: An infusion of the leaves is used to treat jaundice and other liver ailments, and as a diuretic. It is also used in treating ulcers, diarrhea, and skin problems.

Agrimony has long been used as a popular domestic herbal remedy[4]. An astringent and mildly bitter herb, it is a helpful remedy for diarrhoea and a gentle tonic for the digestion as a whole[254].

Agrimony (Agrimonia eupatoria)
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Alder (Alnus species)
Alfalfa (Medicago sativa)
Allegheny onion (Allium cernuum)
Almond (Prunus amygdalus, Prunus dulcis)
Aloe vera (Aloe barbadensis)
Aloe (Aloe species) ...

Eupatorium cannabinum (Dutch Agrimony, Hemp Agrimony)
Eupatorium greggii (Boothill Eupatorium)
Eupatorium maculatum (Joe Pye Weed, Smokeweed)
Eupatorium perfoliatum (Common Boneset, Hempweed)
Eupatorium purpureum (Purple Boneset, Sweet Joe Pye Weed) ...

Nombres relacionados: Agrimoni (catalán), Agrimonia (castellano), Agrimonia asiatica (sinónimo), Agrimonia pilosa (similar), Agrimont (inglés), Agrimony (inglés), Aigremoine (francés), Amores pequeños (castellano), Amoricos (castellano), ...

Eupatorium cannabinum (hemp agrimony)
Euphorbia (spurges)
Fritillaria (fritillaries)
Calanthus nivalis (snowdrop)
Gentiana asclepiadea (willow gentian)
Helenium autumnale
Helianthus (sunflowers)
Helleborus (not H. niger ) (hellebore) ...

hemp agrimony (Eupatorium cannabinum): 14,
E. fistulosum: 15,
E. maculatum: 16,
E. perfoliatum: 17,
E. purpureum: 18,
Filipendula rubra: 19,
Hemerocallis hybrids: 20,
Kirengeshoma palmata: 21,
Lavatera thuringiaca: 22, ...

cat weed, catweed, crofton weed, croftonweed, hemp agrimony, Mexican devil, sticky agrimony, sticky eupatorium, sticky snakeroot, white thoroughwort
Family ...

cannabinum (Hemp Agrimony), E. perfoliatum, and E. purpureum (Trumpet-weed), a fine object in the rougher parts of a garden, being 12 feet high, with stems terminated by huge clusters of purple flowers. All grow in ordinary soil.

Purple Hemp Agrimony (Eupatorium purpureum)
Purple Hop Bush (Dodonaea viscosa 'Purpurea')
Purple Hopseed Bush (Dodonaea viscosa 'Purpurea')
Purple Leaf Honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica 'Purpurea')
Purple Leaf Sand Cherry (Prunus x cistena) ...