Paris quadrifolia (Herb Paris, Leopard's Bane)
Botanical Information
| Family | Melanthiaceae |
| Genus | Paris |
| Species | quadrifolia |
| Synonyms | Sometimes listed under the family Trilliaceae. |
| Category | Wildflowers & Weeds |
| Origin | Eastern Asia and Europe. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses Disclaimer | Traditionally used as a medicinal narcotic and for ailments such as bronchitis and sore eyes, it is primarily only used by homeopaths today. It was also used in now obsolete treatments of syphilis to counteract the side-effects of mercury inunctions. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 6 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 5a - 5b |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -23 - (-18) |
| Temperature (°F) | -10 - 0 |
| Height | 30 - 45 cm |
| Spread | 20 -30 cm |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | May, June |
Description and Growing Information
| Fruit Description | One poisonous blueberry-like fruit is produced per plant. |
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