Apocynum cannabinum - Wikipedia Apocynum cannabinum (dogbane, amy root, hemp dogbane, prairie dogbane, Indian hemp, hemp dogsbane, rheumatism root, dogsbane, or wild cotton) [4] is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows throughout much of North America —in the southern half of Canada and throughout the United States
Dogbane - Advice From The Herb Lady Dogbane (Apocynum cannabinum) is a North American native plant found throughout the continental United States and southern Canada It is commonly found in wooded areas along the banks of lakes and streams Unlike most herbs, it prefers wet locations
Indian Hemp (Dogbane) - Missouri Department of Conservation Indian hemp, or dogbane, is a shrubby, upright perennial with opposite branches and milky sap Flowers are tiny, 5-pointed bells, massed in cymes, white or greenish white, attractive to bees
Spreading Dogbane - US Forest Service The common name, dogbane, and the genus name, “ Apocynum,” meaning “away from dog,” are testaments to the toxic nature of this plant, not only to dogs, but to humans, livestock, and other mammals as well
Dogbane: Guide to Benefits, Properties, Safety, and Uses Dogbane refers to several species in the Apocynaceae family, such as Apocynum cannabinum It is valued in traditional medicine for its potential cardiovascular, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial effects but is also toxic due to its potent cardiac glycosides
Apocynum cannabinum (Amy Root, Dogbane, Hemp Dogbane, Indian . . . Indian hemp grows 2 to 4 feet tall and 1 to 2 feet wide and prefers sandy well-drained soil in full sun It will spread aggressively by rhizomes Propagate by seed and division The flowers appear late spring to late summer in clusters of small greenish-white flowers that attract many different pollinators
Dogbane or Indian Hemp – VIRGINIA WILDFLOWERS Dogbane is also known as Indian Hemp or Hemp Dogbane American Indians used the stems of the plant to make rope, twine and baskets Although the roots were once employed for a variety of medicinal uses too, all parts of the plant are extremely poisonous and should be avoided
Dogbane - Wikipedia Milkweed - or oleander - aphid, Aphis nerii, feeds on members of the dogbane family It accumulates the toxic compounds and, if disturbed, releases them in defence
Why You Need to Grow Dogbane - Self Sufficient Me Dogbane (Plectranthus caninus) is a semi-succulent perennial herb from the mint family which is native to South Africa Despite not being edible, dogbane has numerous uses in a home food garden and is considered a valuable pioneer support plant by permaculturists