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Fringe tree

Description:

This tree is native to the Eastern United States and in the Appalachians is known as Grancy Gray Beard and Old Man's Beard. The dried roots and bark were used by Native Americans to treat skin inflammations. The crushed bark was used in treatment of sores and wounds.

Habitat:

Wooded area near creek

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Maria dB
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Maria dB

Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA

Spotted on Nov 9, 2013
Submitted on Nov 15, 2013

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