Osmorhiza

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This article is about the North American herb. For the European herb, see Cicely.
Sweet Cicely
Osmorhiza claytonii
Osmorhiza claytonii
Plant Info
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Apiales
Family: Apiaceae
Genus: Osmorhiza
Raf. 1819

Species
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Osmorhiza is a genus of North American perennial herbs, known generally as Sweet Cicely or Sweetroot. Osmorhiza longistylis was used by Native Americans to treat digestive disorders and as a wash for wounds.

The seeds of this plant have barbs on the end allowing them to stick to clothing, fur, or feathers.

Species

Ref: USDA PLANTS database

External links

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