Yerba mansa

Yerba Mansa (Anemopsis californica) is a perennial herb native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is the only species in the genus Anemopsis and is a member of the Saururaceae family.

Description

Yerba Mansa is a low-growing, spreading plant that typically reaches a height of 30 to 60 cm. Its leaves are broadly ovate to round, with a smooth or slightly wavy margin. The flowers are borne in a dense, cone-like cluster, surrounded by large, white, petal-like bracts. The fruit is a small, dry capsule.

Distribution and habitat

Yerba Mansa is found in the southwestern United States, from California to Texas, and south into northern Mexico. It grows in a variety of habitats, but is most commonly found in wetlands, including marshes, swamps, and along the edges of ponds and streams.

Uses

Yerba Mansa has been used by Native American tribes for medicinal purposes. The roots and leaves have been used to treat a variety of ailments, including colds, sore throats, skin infections, and digestive problems. It is also used in traditional Mexican medicine.

Cultivation

Yerba Mansa is cultivated as an ornamental plant for its attractive flowers and foliage. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil, and is drought-tolerant once established.

Conservation

While Yerba Mansa is not currently considered threatened or endangered, its habitat is being lost due to urban development and changes in water management practices.

See also

• List of plants used in herbalism
• Traditional medicine

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