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Chamaesaracha coronopus

Greenleaf Five Eyes

a perennial member of the Chamaesaracha genus in the family Solanaceae.

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Taxonomy and growth

Life cycle
perennial
Height
0.15 m
Flower type
hermaphrodite

Uses

Edible uses

Fruit[7][6]. There are no edible uses listed for Chamaesaracha coronopus.

Medicinal uses

Historical medicinal uses. These records describe reported uses. They do not establish safety or effectiveness. Ask a qualified health professional before using any plant medicinally.

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The plant has been used to treat swellings[2].

Environment

Range
Western N. America.
Habitat
Dry clay soils, 1200 - 1500 metres[5]. Disturbed areas in Texas[3].
Light
full sun
Shade tolerance
light shade
Water
moderate
Soil textures
sandy, loamy, clay
Soil pH
acid, neutral, alkaline
Tolerates Nutritionally Poor Soil
No
Drought
intolerant

Cultivation

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References

  1. Yanovsky. E. Food Plants of the N. American Indians. Publication no. 237. U.S. Depf of Agriculture.

  2. Moerman. D. Native American Ethnobotany Timber Press. Oregon. 1998-00-00 ISBN 0-88192-453-9

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  3. Diggs, Jnr. G.M.; Lipscomb. B. L. & O'Kennon. R. J Illustrated Flora of North Central Texas Botanical Research Institute, Texas. 1999-00-00 http://artemis.austincollege.edu/acad/bio/gdiggs/NCTXpdf.htm

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  4. Uphof. J. C. Th. Dictionary of Economic Plants. Weinheim 1959-00-00

  5. Munz. A California Flora. University of California Press 1959-00-00

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  6. Yanovsky. E. Food Plants of the N. American Indians. Publication no. 237. U.S. Depf of Agriculture. ()

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  7. Uphof. J. C. Th. Dictionary of Economic Plants. Weinheim (1959-00-00)

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