Menyanthes trifoliata (Bogbean)

  • Rowan McOnegal
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Menyanthes trifoliata (Bogbean). Rowan McOnegal. Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0). Source: Wellcome Collection.

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Plant at water's edge. Thick, upright trifoliate leaves of long stemmed white hairy flowers, tinged pink. Has been used as a bitter ingredient in some alcoholic drink and as a substitute for hops in beer brewing. Has been used to reduce fevers but has an emetic effect in excessive doses.

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