Diphylleia cymosa Umbrella leaf (Berberidaceae)

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Diphylleia cymosa
Umbrella leaf
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The Diphylleia cymosa plant species is found in Eastern N. America - Virginia to Georgia. It is a member of the Berberidaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Umbrella leaf.

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Latin Name:  Diphylleia cymosa
Common Name:  Umbrella leaf
Family:  Berberidaceae
Author:  Michx.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.7   Mature Width:  0.3

Habitat:  Very rare in the wild, growing in rich woods in mountains[222], thriving by streams[200].

Medicinal Information: A tea made from the roots is antiseptic, diaphoretic and diuretic[222, 257]. An infusion has been used in the treatment of smallpox[257]. This is a very rare plant in the wild, so little research has been carried out into its medicinal virtues. However, it is believed that the root might contain podophyllin, an effective anti-cancer agent[222].

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