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Twinleaf - Jeffersonia diphylla The common name, twinleaf, suggests that the plant has two leaves, but there are actually more. Each leaf is divided into two nearly separate leaflets.<br /> <br /> This plant is native to eastern North America and is rare - it&#039;s protected as threatened in New York.<br /> <br /> Native Americans used the root of this plant to make tea for many illnesses. It was also used externally as a wash for rheumatism, sores, and ulcers. But, the plant is probably toxic, so it should be avoided.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Wetland<br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/92799/twinleaf_-_jeffersonia_diphylla.html" title="Twinleaf - Jeffersonia diphylla"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/3232/92799_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=zAODl%2BlT4X%2Bl9QT7PUYn9lJCCec%3D" width="110" height="152" alt="Twinleaf - Jeffersonia diphylla The common name, twinleaf, suggests that the plant has two leaves, but there are actually more. Each leaf is divided into two nearly separate leaflets.<br /> <br /> This plant is native to eastern North America and is rare - it&#039;s protected as threatened in New York.<br /> <br /> Native Americans used the root of this plant to make tea for many illnesses. It was also used externally as a wash for rheumatism, sores, and ulcers. But, the plant is probably toxic, so it should be avoided.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Wetland<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/92801/twinleaf_-_jeffersonia_diphylla.html Geotagged,Jeffersonia,Jeffersonia diphylla,Twinleaf,United States,Winter" /></a></figure> Geotagged,Jeffersonia diphylla,Twinleaf,United States,Winter Click/tap to enlarge

Twinleaf - Jeffersonia diphylla

The common name, twinleaf, suggests that the plant has two leaves, but there are actually more. Each leaf is divided into two nearly separate leaflets.

This plant is native to eastern North America and is rare - it's protected as threatened in New York.

Native Americans used the root of this plant to make tea for many illnesses. It was also used externally as a wash for rheumatism, sores, and ulcers. But, the plant is probably toxic, so it should be avoided.

Habitat: Wetland

Twinleaf - Jeffersonia diphylla The common name, twinleaf, suggests that the plant has two leaves, but there are actually more. Each leaf is divided into two nearly separate leaflets.<br /> <br /> This plant is native to eastern North America and is rare - it's protected as threatened in New York.<br /> <br /> Native Americans used the root of this plant to make tea for many illnesses. It was also used externally as a wash for rheumatism, sores, and ulcers. But, the plant is probably toxic, so it should be avoided.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Wetland<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/92801/twinleaf_-_jeffersonia_diphylla.html Geotagged,Jeffersonia,Jeffersonia diphylla,Twinleaf,United States,Winter

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The Twinleaf

Jeffersonia diphylla, which is also known as twinleaf or rheumatism root, is a small genus of herbaceous perennial plants in the family Berberidaceae. They are uncommon spring wildflowers and grow in limestone soils of rich deciduous forests.

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Similar species: Ranunculales
Species identified by Christine Young
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By Christine Young

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Uploaded Apr 19, 2020. Captured Jan 1, 2000 00:00 in 3280 Franklin Ave, Millbrook, NY 12545, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 90D
  • f/3.5
  • 1/256s
  • ISO100
  • 100mm
Captured in the winter. More winter photos.