Teucrium canadense American germander (Labiatae)

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Teucrium canadense
American germander
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The Teucrium canadense plant species is found in Eastern N. America - Nova Scotia to Florida and Mexico. It is a member of the Labiatae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as American germander.

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Latin Name:  Teucrium canadense
Common Name:  American germander
Family:  Labiatae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  1   Mature Width:  0.5

Habitat:  Woods and thickets[222].

Medicinal Information: A tea made from the leaves is diaphoretic, diuretic and emmenagogue[222]. The leaves are applied externally to cuts etc as an antiseptic dressing[222]. The plant is a widespread adulterant to commercial supplies of skullcap, Scutellaria lateriflora[222].

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