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Chamerion angustifolium
Large (1,5m) herbaceous perennial with erect reddish stem, ending with loose inflorescence that blooms from bottom to top. The flowers are some 4 cm in diameter, with four rose to pinkish rounded petals and four narrow dark pink sepals behind.
Edge of mixed forest, Jura Mountain range.
Known as medicinal plant, leaves prepared as herbal tea were used to help with headaches, migraines and insomnia; flowers and stems with gastric problems and constipations. The sap was used for treatments of burns and skin irritations.
Spotted on Aug 20, 2017
Submitted on Aug 21, 2017
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