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Calycanthus floridus Carolina allspice Deciduous shrub (1 Page of 5) The Calycanthus floridus plant species is found in Southeastern N. America - Virginia to Florida, west to Alberta and West Virginia. It is a member of the Calycanthaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Carolina allspice. Some home gardeners know the variety as C. sterilis. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Calycanthus floridus Common Name: Carolina allspice Family: Calycanthaceae Author: L. Known Hazards: Ruminants are reported to have a toxic reaction from grazing this plant[4, 222]. Mature Height: 2.7 Mature Width: 2 Habitat: Rich low shady woodlands[4, 43].
General Uses: Leaves contain small quantities of camphor. They can be used as an insect repellent, perfume and disinfectant[169, 257].
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