Viburnum lentago Sheepberry (Caprifoliaceae) Deciduous tree

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Viburnum lentago
Sheepberry
Deciduous tree
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The Viburnum lentago plant species is found in Northern N. America - New Brunswick to Saskatchewan, south to Virginia and Nebraska It is a member of the Caprifoliaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Sheepberry.

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Latin Name:  Viburnum lentago
Common Name:  Sheepberry
Family:  Caprifoliaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  9   Mature Width:  5

Habitat:  Rich soils along woodland borders, edges of streams etc, it is also found on rocky hillsides etc[43, 82, 226].

Medicinal Information: The bark is antispasmodic[102]. A decoction of the roots has been used to treat irregular menstruation and the spitting of blood[257]. An infusion of the leaves has been used in the treatment of measles[257]. An infusion of the leaves has been drunk, or a poultice of leaves applied, in the treatment of dysuria[257].

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