Indian-physic -- Porteranthus stipulatus
Family Rosaceae (Rose family)
This species grows up to two feet in height with very deeply divided palmate leaves.
Panicles of odd-shaped white flowers with many stamens are produced in May and June.
The indian-physic is also known as the american ipecac.
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