SC - Tansy (again)

[LrdRas at aol.com]

Common Tansy (Tanacetum vulgare) Sunflower Family (Asteraceae). Flowering:
July-September. Habitat: Roadsides and edges of fields (escaped from gardens).
Height: 2-3' (60-90 cm) Range: Throughout. For centuries this plant was used
medicinally to cause abortions, with sometimes fatal results. The bitter
tasting leaves and stem contain tanacetum, an oil toxic to humans and animals.
The fresh young leaves and flowers, however, can be used as a substitute for
sage in cooking.

Ras
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