Mahonia aquifolium (Pursh) Nutt.Invasiivsed taimedVaatlus

Andrzej Konstantynowicz1. mai 2007

Arvatav nimetus

Mahonia aquifolium (Pursh) Nutt.

Berberidaceae Läiklehine mahoonia

Esitatud nimetus

Mahonia aquifolium (Pursh) Nutt.

Soovitatud nimetused Hinda kvaliteeti

Mahonia aquifolium (Pursh) Nutt. Läiklehine mahoonia

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Łódź, Bałuty

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It is native and relatively common in western North America, from Alberta south through California into northern Mexico.
Ornamental plant.
Edible plant - fruit raw or cooked, can also be dried and stored for later use; flowers raw, they can also be used to make a lemonade-like drink.
Herbal plant - was often used by several North American Indian tribes to treat loss of appetite and debility (!); roots and their bark are alterative, antibacterial, antioxidant, blood tonic, cholagogue, diuretic, laxative and tonic; is taken internally in the treatment of psoriasis, syphilis, haemorrhages, stomach complaints and impure blood conditions; externally, it is used in the form of a cream to treat skin conditions such as psoriasis, whilst a decoction has been used as a gargle for treating sore throats and as a wash for blurry or bloodshot eyes; fruits are an excellent gentle and safe laxative.
Usable plant - can be grown as a low hedge that does not need trimming; a yellow dye is obtained from the inner bark of the stem and roots; dark green, violet and dark blue-purple dyes are obtained from the fruits; a green dye is obtained from the leaves.

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