dragon’s tongue

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Chimaphila maculata

dragon’s tongue

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Also known as: Chimaphila maculata, rheumatism root, spotted wintergreen, striped pipsissewa(Show More)

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pipsissewa
…called striped pipsissewa, rheumatism root, dragon’s tongue, and spotted wintergreen, occurs in North America from Canada to the southern United States. The name pipsissewa derives from a Cree Indian word referring to the diuretic properties of the leaves when eaten.
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…called striped pipsissewa, rheumatism root, dragon’s tongue, and spotted wintergreen, occurs in North America from Canada to the southern United States. The name pipsissewa derives from a Cree Indian word referring to the diuretic properties of the leaves when eaten.
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