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Spiraea betulifolia

Pallas

White spirea

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Spiraea betulifolia is a species of flowering plant in the family Rosaceae. It is native from Eastern Siberia to Korea and Northern and Central Japan.

Description

A temperate shrub in the Rosaceae family with traditional uses documented in Asia, Korea, North America, and the USA.

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Edible Uses

The leaves are brewed as tea.

Traditional Uses

Asia, Korea, North America, USA,

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Distribution

It is a temperate plant.

References (1)

  • Moerman, D. F., 2010, Native American Ethnobotany. Timber Press. p 541

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