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cup plant
cup plantn. A perennial herb (Silphium perfoliatum) in the composite family, native to central and eastern North America and having showy yellow flower heads and opposite leaves whose bases fuse to form a cup around the stem.cup plant cup plant cup plantYellow daisy-type flowers 3-7 ft (1-2.5m) Big scary leaves joined together at base with “cup” indent where stem goes through. Astringent, used for bleeding and heavy menstrual periods, ulcers, liver and spleen. High in protein, used as livestock food. Has resin that smells like turpentine. Sap used as chewing gum to freshen breath and prevent nausea. Young leaves and shoots used in salads, roots used medicinally. Used for fever, asthma, spleen, heart, liver, gallbladder, bile, cholesterol, antiseptic. Related to Prairie Dock, Rosinweed. |