yellow-wort

plant

Also known as: Blackstonia

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Yellowwort is a European plant with yellow flowers, belonging to the Gentianaceae family. It is known for its bitter taste and has been used medicinally as a tonic. The scientific name for this plant is Chlora perfoliata.1

The term "yellow gentian" can refer to several different plants, including Gentiana lutea, a bitterwort with yellow flowers found in southern Europe, and Dasystephana flavida, a North American gentian with yellowish flowers.2

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Gentianaceae
Major genera and species
…that close in the afternoon; yellow-wort (Blackstonia) has bright yellow flowers and broad leaves. Both genera contain species used in herbal remedies and in the making of dyes.
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…that close in the afternoon; yellow-wort (Blackstonia) has bright yellow flowers and broad leaves. Both genera contain species used in herbal remedies and in the making of dyes.
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