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Elephantopus
Also called Elephant's Feet
Elephantopus is a genus of perennial plants in the daisy family (Asteraceae).
The genus is widespread over much of Africa, southern Asia, Australia, and the Americas. Several species are native to the southeastern United States, and at least one is native to India and the Himalayas.
Elephantopus scaber is a traditional medicine and other species, including E. mollis and E. carolinianus, have also been investigated for medicinal properties. Elephantopus scaber contains elephantopin which is a germacranolide sesquiterpene lactone containing two lactone rings and an epoxide functional group.
Carolina elephantsfoot · Tall elephantsfoot · Soft elephantsfoot · Smooth elephantsfoot · Elephant's foot · Devil's grandmother
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