Trilisa odoratissima
Vanilla plant
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The Trilisa odoratissima plant species is found in Southeastern N. America - North Carolina to Florida, west to Missouri. It is a member of the Compositae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Vanilla plant.

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Latin Name:  Trilisa odoratissima
Common Name:  Vanilla plant
Family:  Compositae
Author:  (Walt.)Cass.
 
Known Hazards:  The plant contains coumarins[222], this is what gives it the scent of newly mown hay. When used internally, especially from dried plants, it can act to prevent the blood from co-aggulating[13]. Coumarins are implicated in liver disease and haemorrhage[222].
 
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Habitat:  Low pinelands[72]. Pine barrens[235].

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