A member of the Saxifrage family. This flower has a high tannin content. It is a diuretic (as are most wild plants) Used by Native Americans as mouthwash for mouth sores and for eye ailments. Use can use the leaves and roots but do so very cautiously. Also called false miterwort. Native. When clicked, this photo will open, full size, in a new window.Technorati Tags: foamflower, Tiarella cordifolia L., false miterwort
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