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Iris pseudacorus
Yellow flag
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Latin Name: Iris pseudacorus
Common Name: Yellow flag
Family: Iridaceae(Click to Search)
Author: L.
Known Hazards: Many plants in this genus are thought to be poisonous if ingested, so caution is advised[65]. The roots and leaves are toxic to animals, including humans[13, 62, 65].
Plants can cause skin irritations and allergies in some people[238].
Habitat: Damp marshy areas and shallow water[17], often in shade[4].
Mature Height: 1.5
Mature Width: 2
Habit: Perennial
Medicinal Uses: The fresh root is astringent, cathartic, emetic, emmenagogue and odontalgic[4, 7, 61]. A slice of the root held against an aching tooth is said to bring immediate relief[244]. It was at one time widely used as a powerful cathartic but is seldom used nowadays because of its extremely acrid nature[4]. It can also cause violent vomitting and diarhoea[244]. When dried the root loses its acridity and then only acts as an astringent[4].
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