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This plant is growing in friends’ yard and is believed to be used to lower blood pressure. Does anyone recognize this plant?

Arthur Hollis Apprentice says:

Thanks very much. Will research based on your information.

September 8th, 2017 at 9:53am
laura735 Master Identifier says:

Maybe a species in the poreleaf genus (Porophyllum). I’m guessing only, this could be the P. ruderdale species with numerous common names i.e. summer coriander, Bolivian coriander, yerba porosa, etc…. Check it out and see if you have a match. Click on images to enlarge from the included link below. Best wishes! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Porophyllum_ruderale

September 5th, 2017 at 10:34am

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