Garrya elliptica Coast silk tassel (Garryaceae) Evergreen shrub

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Garrya elliptica
Coast silk tassel
Evergreen shrub
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The Garrya elliptica plant species is found in Southwestern N. America - California to Oregon. It is a member of the Garryaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Coast silk tassel.

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Latin Name:  Garrya elliptica
Common Name:  Coast silk tassel
Family:  Garryaceae
Author:  Lindl.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  4   Mature Width:  4

Habitat:  Chaparral and forest on dry slopes and ridges below 600 metres[71, 184].

Medicinal Information: The leaves are intensely bitter and are used as an antiperiodic and febrifuge. They can be used as a quinine substitute[46, 61, 95]. An infusion has been used to induce menstruation, probably acting as an abortifacient[257].

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