Dracocephalum parviflorum American dragonhead (Labiatae)

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Dracocephalum parviflorum
American dragonhead
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The Dracocephalum parviflorum plant species is found in N. America - Quebec and Ontario to Alaska, New York, Iowa, Missouri and Arizona. It is a member of the Labiatae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as American dragonhead. Some home gardeners know the variety as Moldavica parviflora. (Nutt.)Britton.

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Latin Name:  Dracocephalum parviflorum
Common Name:  American dragonhead
Family:  Labiatae
Author:  Nutt.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  1   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Dry, rocky or gravelly calcareous soils, often in recent clearings[43].

Medicinal Information: The plant has been used to treat diarrhoea in children[257]. The leaves are febrifuge and ophthalmic[257]. A cold compound infusion has been used in the treatment of fevers and headaches[257]. Externally, it has been used as an eyewash[257].

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