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Geum Quellyon.

Geum - a bushy herbaceous perennial with dark green hairy leaves. Flowers are simple, composed of five petals. Blossoms, depending on the variety, from June to August, re-bloom until October. After flowering, the fruit forms - a lot of nut to crack. Bright inflorescence favorably contrast with the dark green leaves.

 

As culture avens grown since 1824. Usually, this ornamental plant. But the Mapuche Indians living in Chile, revere him and also as a medicinal plant, using in the treatment of stomach pain, tooth pain and prostatitis. In addition, an extract from the root of the plant is considered a means with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-tumor properties.

 

 

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Uploaded on May 13, 2015
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