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Medicinal
The following notes refer to the species Freesia grandiflora .
In traditional medicine the Lobedu (Balobedu) people of southern Africa treat headaches with an infusion of the roots in warm water. They also treat burns with an ointment made from the ash of the leaves.
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Freesia cultivar
Family: IRIDACEAEGenus: Freesia
Species:
Cultivar: cultivar
Distribution summary: Garden origin
Conservation status (IUCN Red List): Least Concern
Habit: Bulbous
Hardiness: H5 - Hardy; cold winter
Garden status: Not currently grown
Flowering months: April, May, June, July
Reason for growing: Medicinal