3 Graines Arbre aux anémones pourpre, Calycanthus floridus

Tree with purple anemones, Calycanthus Floridus |

Thetree with anemones or Pompadour tree, (Calycanthus Floridus), is a species of plant of the family of CrayyCanthacées Originally from North America. It is a non-invasive plant in the south-east of the United States.

3 seeds - Rusticity: - 20 ° C - Direct sowing at 20/25 ° C

It is a bush that can rise up to 2 to 3 meters high2.

Its bark is edible and can be used as a cinnamon substitute. The infusions of its roots and its bark produce an emetic strong and Diuretics allowing to combat certain kidney and bladder disease. The cold infusion is sometimes used in a drip to treat the drop in sight. Be careful however, the plant contains Calycanthine, an alkaloid similar to Strychnine, toxic for humans and livestock and which can cause Convulsions. The plant can be used as antispasmodic and disinfectant3.

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