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Medicinal

In traditional medicine the root is tonic, diuretic, astringent, antiphlogistic and hepatic ( Coffey. T. The History and Folklore of North American Wild Flowers. Facts on File. 1993)
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Cirsium arvense

Family: ASTERACEAE
Genus: Cirsium
Species: arvense
Common names: Creeping thistle
Distribution summary: North Africa, Europe, temperate Asia
Habit: Perennial
Hardiness: H7 - Very hardy
Habitat: Disturbed ground, roadsides, dry, sandy soil
Garden status: Currently grown
Garden location: Plane tree bed (P)
Reason for growing: Medicinal


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