Ipomopsis aggregata Skyrocket (Polemoniaceae)

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Ipomopsis aggregata
Skyrocket
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The Ipomopsis aggregata plant species is found in Western N. America - Oregon to California to Texas, north to N. Dakota. It is a member of the Polemoniaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Skyrocket. Some home gardeners know the variety as Gilia aggregata. (Pursh.)Spreng.

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Latin Name:  Ipomopsis aggregata
Common Name:  Skyrocket
Family:  Polemoniaceae
Author:  (Pursh.)V.Grant.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  1   Mature Width:  0.3

Habitat:  Dry rocky slopes in sagebrush, scrub and clearings in pine forests to 3000 metres in California[187].

Medicinal Information: The whole plant is cathartic and emetic[61, 257]. The leaves are steeped in hot water until the water turns a bright green, this liquid is taken in small doses as a tonic for the blood[207, 257]. An infusion of the whole plant has been used to treat blood diseases[257]. A decoction has been used as a disinfectant wash on itchy skin[257]. A poultice of the whole plant has ben applied to rheumatic joints[257]. An infusion of the roots is used as a laxative and in the treatment of high fevers, colds[257].

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