Triosteum

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Triosteum

Description Triosteum, commonly known as feverwort, is a genus of plants in the honeysuckle family, Caprifoliaceae. It comprises approximately 10 species and is native to North America. The plant’s name is derived from the Greek words “tri,” meaning three, and “osteum,” meaning bone, which refers to the three bony nutlets that are enclosed in the fruit. Feverwort was used by…