Iva xanthifolia Giant sumpweed (Compositae)

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Iva xanthifolia
Giant sumpweed
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The Iva xanthifolia plant species is found in N. America. A casual in Britain[17]. It is a member of the Compositae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Giant sumpweed. Some home gardeners know the variety as Cyclachaena xanthifolia. (Nutt.)Fresen.

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Latin Name:  Iva xanthifolia
Common Name:  Giant sumpweed
Family:  Compositae
Author:  Nutt.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  1   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Not known

Medicinal Information: An infusion or decoction of the plant has been drunk and used as a lotion in the treatment of coughs and influenza[257]. A poultice of the plant has been used in the treatment of boils[257].

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