Gillenia trifoliata
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Common Name: Bowman's root, Indian physic
Gillenia trifoliata (synonym: Porteranthus trifoliata) is a perennial, native to eastern North America. It is a shade-lover. It was named for Arnold Gillenius, a German botanist and physician. The origin of its common name, Bowman's root, is unknown. The dried root bark has traditionally been used as an emetic.