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| Resolution | 860 x 645 |
| Flash | Flash did not fire |
| Focal length | 6.3mm |
| Exposure time | 1/250s |
| Aperture | 6.3 |
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| Metering Mode | Spot |
| Camera make | SONY |
| Camera model | DSC-P52 |
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Botanical name: Tadehagi triquetrum Family: Fabaceae (Pea family)
Synonyms: Desmodium triquetrum, Hedysarum triquetrum, Pteroloma triquetrum
Synonyms: Desmodium triquetrum, Hedysarum triquetrum, Pteroloma triquetrum
Trefle Gros is a subshrub, growing up to 3 m tall,t with erect stems which
are almost woody. Branches are triangular in cross section, velvety.
Leaves are alternately arranged, and the leaf stalk has prominently wings.
Leaves are linear-oblong, ovate or heart-shaped, with a tapering tip.
Flowers arise in many-flowered racemes in leaf axils. Flowers are small,
shaped like pea flowers, pale violet. Legumes are hairy, 5-8 jointed.
Flowering: nearly all year.
Medicinal uses:
Trefle Gros is used to expel worms, treats
spasms in infants, indigestion, piles and abscesses (whole plant); for
invigorating the spleen and promoting digestion (decoction of whole
plant); for hemorrhoids (leaves); for stomach discomfort (infusion of
leaves); as a poultice on bruises and drunk daily for chronic coughs and
tuberculosis (decoction of roots); to treat kidney complaints (infusion of
roots); eaten or used in baths for gastro-intestinal and urinary problems
ranging from an upset stomach to hepatitis (infusion or decoction of
roots).
Medicinal uses:
Trefle Gros is used to expel worms, treats
spasms in infants, indigestion, piles and abscesses (whole plant); for
invigorating the spleen and promoting digestion (decoction of whole
plant); for hemorrhoids (leaves); for stomach discomfort (infusion of
leaves); as a poultice on bruises and drunk daily for chronic coughs and
tuberculosis (decoction of roots); to treat kidney complaints (infusion of
roots); eaten or used in baths for gastro-intestinal and urinary problems
ranging from an upset stomach to hepatitis (infusion or decoction of
roots). Identification credit: Prashant Awale
| Photographed in Mizoram. |