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The pedicels attaching the flowers to the main stem are 0.5–1 millimeters and the flowers resemble a pink, reddish-purple, or purple (rarely white) head of an elephant to a remarkable extent. [4] [9] In addition to reflecting visible light, the petals of the flowers also reflect ultraviolet light. [7]
Pedicularis attollens is a species of flowering plant in the family Orobanchaceae known by the common name little elephant's head lousewort. It is native to Oregon and California , where it grows in moist mountainous areas such as meadows and bogs .
The plant is an ingredient in some recipes for essiac tea. Research has found no benefit for any human health conditions. [160] Trigonella foenum-graecum: Fenugreek: It has long been used to treat symptoms of menopause, and digestive ailments. More recently, it has been used to treat diabetes, loss of appetite and other conditions. [161 ...
Soda and juices wreak havoc on blood-sugar levels. Add some interest to seltzer by squeezing in fresh citrus, opting for flavored (but not sweetened) versions, or infusing with a sprig of fresh herbs.
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Pedicularis attollens (little elephant's head) Pedicularis bhutanomuscoides; Pedicularis bracteosa (fern-leaf, towering, or bracted lousewort) Pedicularis caeruleoalbescens Wendelbo Pedicularis cacuminidenta; Pedicularis canadensis (Canadian lousewort) Pedicularis centranthera; Pedicularis contorta (coiled lousewort or white-coiled beak lousewort)
Haemanthus virescens Herb. Haemanthus albiflos is a species of flowering plant in the family Amaryllidaceae , native to the coast and mountains of South Africa . It is sometimes given the English name paintbrush , not to be confused with Castilleja species which also have this name.
A. gangeticus is also known as elephant-head amaranth. It is an annual flowering plant with deep purple flowers. It can grow to 2–3 feet (0.61–0.91 m) tall. In Bangladesh, it has been used as a leafy vegetable. It may inhibit calcium retention in rice-based diets. [9]