Lythraceae FAMILY

Heimia myrtifolia

Edibility

2/5

Medicinal

2/5

Safety & Hazards

None known

Botanical Description

Heimia myrtifolia is an erect, much-branched, deciduous shrub that can grow up to 1.50 metres tall. The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a drink and a medicine. It is sometimes grown as an ornamental.

Habitat & Origin

Origintemperate

Native RangeS. America - northeastern Argentina, Uruguay, Paragual, southern Brazil

HabitatAlong the sides of streams[ 192 Title Narcotic Plants Publication Author Emboden. W. Publisher Studio Vista Year 1979 ISBN 0-289-70864-8 Description A lot of details about the history, chemistry and use of narcotic plants, including hallucinogens, stimulants, inebriants and hypnotics. ].