Garrya fremontii Fever bush (Garryaceae) Evergreen shrub

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Garrya fremontii
Fever bush
Evergreen shrub
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The Garrya fremontii plant species is found in Southwestern N. America - California and Oregon. It is a member of the Garryaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Fever bush.

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Latin Name:  Garrya fremontii
Common Name:  Fever bush
Family:  Garryaceae
Author:  Torr.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  3   Mature Width:  3

Habitat:  Not known

Medicinal Information: The leaves are intensely bitter and are used as an antiperiodic and tonic[4]. They can be used as a quinine substitute[4].

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