Burnet (Sanguisorba)
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Burnet Genus Details
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Burnet is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It has numerous, edible leaves that are bunched at the base of the plant. There are 7-19 leaflets that reach 3/4" long. During June and July, burnet displays greenish flowers are small in dense heads about 1/2" long. Leaves are used in salads, vinegar and iced drinks. In herbal medicine, burnet leaves are used for an astringent and also as a cure for rheumatism.
Burnet Allergy Info
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This genus is not commonly cited as a source of allergy.
Burnet Pollen Description
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No pollen description is currently available.
Species in This Genus
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Burnet (Sanguisorba) is a genus of the ROSACEAE family.
This genus includes the following allergenic species:
This genus includes the following allergenic species: