Bottlebrush

Bottlebrush

Common Name: Bottlebrush
Species Name: Callistemon Lanceolatus
Genus: Callistemon
Located: Eastern Deciduous Forest
Bloom Time: June-July
Uses:

• leaves are anti-fungal
• leaves are anti-bacterial
• leaves are anti-inflammatory

Active Chemicals:

• Betulinic Acid
• C30H48O3

Sources:

Foster, S., & Duke, J. (n.d.). Peterson field guide to medicinal plants and herbs of eastern and central North America (Third ed.).

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