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Plant Name:
Common Hoptree
Scientific Name:
Ptelea trifoliata
Description:
Common Hoptree is a deciduous shrub or small tree with trifoliate leaves and clusters of small, fragrant flowers.
Habitat:
Woodlands, thickets, stream banks
Fauna:
Common Hoptree provides food and habitat for a variety of wildlife species, including birds and butterflies. The plant is a host for the larvae of certain swallowtail butterflies.
Growing Conditions:
Common Hoptree thrives in well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade.
Uses:
Common Hoptree has been used for its medicinal properties. The bark and leaves contain compounds with insecticidal and antimicrobial properties. The fruits are used in traditional medicine for various ailments.
Edible:
(please exercise caution and consult additional sources or experts before consuming any vegetation):
No
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Poisonous:
No
Fun Facts:
Common Hoptree is also known as "Wafer Ash" or "Stinking Ash". It is native to North America.
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Agnieszka Kwiecień, Nova
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