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Filipendula vulgaris
Dropwort
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The Filipendula vulgaris plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Rosaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Dropwort. Some home gardeners know the variety as F. hexapetala. Spiraea filipendula. Ulmaria filipendula.

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Latin Name:  Filipendula vulgaris
Common Name:  Dropwort
Family:  Rosaceae
Author:  Moench.
 
Known Hazards:  None known
 
Mature Height:  0.75   Mature Width:  0.4
 
Habitat:  Dry pastures on limestone or chalky soils[4].



Medicinal Information:  The root is anthelmintic and lithontripic. It is used in the treatment of epilepsy, kidney and bladder stones, genital discharges and intestinal worms[61].

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